Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Cozy Cocoa |
| SKU | BNC-13 |
| Hex | #A28F7D |
| RGB | 162, 143, 125 |
| HSL | 29°, 17%, 56% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Cozy Cocoa
Cozy Cocoa sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Cozy Cocoa is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Cozy Cocoa 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 #A28F7D in HSL space. Pair Cozy Cocoa 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 Cozy Cocoa Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cozy Cocoa 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 BNC-13 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cozy Cocoa
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Moth Wing (SW 9174), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cozy Cocoa without repainting risk. See the full Moth Wing swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cozy Cocoa
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cabot Trail (998), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cozy Cocoa without repainting risk. See the full Cabot Trail swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cozy Cocoa
At Valspar, the closest color to Cozy Cocoa is Stone Terrace (8005-5E) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Terrace swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cozy Cocoa
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cozy Cocoa is Oyster Shell (PPG14-13) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oyster Shell swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cozy Cocoa
At Glidden, the closest color to Cozy Cocoa is Oyster Shell (PPG14-13) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oyster Shell swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cozy Cocoa
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Cozy Cocoa. The nearest is Clifton Point (420-4DB) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Clifton Point swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cozy Cocoa
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Pebble Pathway (HGSW 2484), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cozy Cocoa without repainting risk. See the full Pebble Pathway swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cozy Cocoa
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Cozy Cocoa is Bison Beige (DEC750) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bison Beige swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cozy Cocoa
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Cozy Cocoa. The nearest is Charleston Gray (NO. 243) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charleston Gray swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cozy Cocoa
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Cozy Cocoa. The nearest is Bush Buck (0141) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bush Buck swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cozy Cocoa
Rodda's nearest match is Soft Maple Wood (R039), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cozy Cocoa without repainting risk. See the full Soft Maple Wood swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cozy Cocoa
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Cozy Cocoa. The nearest is In the Bag (C2-840) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full In the Bag swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Cozy Cocoa
At Backdrop, the closest color to Cozy Cocoa is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cozy Cocoa
Kompozit has no exact twin of Cozy Cocoa. The nearest is Bush Buck (0141) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bush Buck swatch →