Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Cocoa Craving |
| SKU | N150-3 |
| Hex | #B6A8A7 |
| RGB | 182, 168, 167 |
| HSL | 4°, 9%, 68% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Cocoa Craving
Cocoa Craving sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Cocoa Craving is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Cocoa Craving within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B6A8A7 in HSL space. Pair Cocoa Craving with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Cocoa Craving Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cocoa Craving from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr N150-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cocoa Craving
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Cocoa Craving. The nearest is Mystical Shade (SW 6276) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mystical Shade swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cocoa Craving
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Cocoa Craving is Elephant Gray (2109-50) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Elephant Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cocoa Craving
At Valspar, the closest color to Cocoa Craving is London Coach (4002-1B) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.4 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full London Coach swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cocoa Craving
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cocoa Craving is Silver Service (PPG1004-4) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Service swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cocoa Craving
At Glidden, the closest color to Cocoa Craving is Silver Service (PPG1004-4) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Service swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cocoa Craving
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Silver Plated (445-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Cocoa Craving without repainting risk. See the full Silver Plated swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cocoa Craving
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Cocoa Craving. The nearest is One Fine Day (HGSW 3405) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full One Fine Day swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cocoa Craving
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Cocoa Craving is Smoky Mountain (DE6388) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 41) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Mountain swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cocoa Craving
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Cocoa Craving. The nearest is Vintage Collection (JG-99) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Collection swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cocoa Craving
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Cocoa Craving. The nearest is Dove Tale (NO. 267) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dove Tale swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cocoa Craving
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Cocoa Craving. The nearest is Smoky Wings (0553) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Wings swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cocoa Craving
At Rodda, the closest color to Cocoa Craving is Bohemia (R110) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bohemia swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Cocoa Craving
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Cocoa Craving. The nearest is Paloma (PALOMA) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 47 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Paloma swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cocoa Craving
Kompozit has no exact twin of Cocoa Craving. The nearest is Smoky Wings (0553) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Wings swatch →