Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Coronation |
| SKU | T14-12 |
| Hex | #AF805C |
| RGB | 175, 128, 92 |
| HSL | 26°, 34%, 52% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Brown |
About Behr Coronation
Coronation sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Coronation is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all brown from that brand.
Dunn-Edwards
Dutch Boy
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Coronation 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 #AF805C in HSL space. Pair Coronation 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 Coronation Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Coronation 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 T14-12 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Coronation
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Roman Brick (DEC713), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Coronation without repainting risk. See the full Roman Brick swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Coronation
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Vintage Brass (313-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Coronation without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Brass swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Coronation
Valspar's nearest match is Gleaming Tan (3002-7B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.1 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Coronation without repainting risk. See the full Gleaming Tan swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Coronation
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Coronation is Treasure Hunt (PPG16-16) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Treasure Hunt swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Coronation
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Coronation is Warm Apple Crisp (1091) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Warm Apple Crisp swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Coronation
At Kompozit, the closest color to Coronation is Butterscotch Mousse (0249) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butterscotch Mousse swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Coronation
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Coronation is Butterscotch Mousse (0249) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butterscotch Mousse swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Coronation
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Coronation is Almond Roca (SW 9105) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Almond Roca swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Coronation
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Coronation. The nearest is Sahara (C2-572) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sahara swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Coronation
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Coronation — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 5.33). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr T14-12 instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Coronation
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Coronation — the nearest deck color, Porphyry Pink (NO. 49), is clearly different (ΔE 10.1). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr T14-12 instead. See the full Porphyry Pink swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Coronation
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Coronation — the nearest deck color, Fire Sign (PNT100-DP-74), is clearly different (ΔE 10.88). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr T14-12 instead. See the full Fire Sign swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Coronation
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Coronation — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 12.13). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr T14-12 instead. See the full Anita swatch →