Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Deer Run |
| SKU | ECC-45-1 |
| Hex | #B2A69A |
| RGB | 178, 166, 154 |
| HSL | 30°, 13%, 65% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Deer Run
Deer Run sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Deer Run 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 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 neutral from that brand.
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Deer Run 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 #B2A69A in HSL space. Pair Deer Run 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 Deer Run Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Deer Run 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 ECC-45-1 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Deer Run
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Deer Run is Organic Greige (DEGR21). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Organic Greige and you'll get the same color. See the full Organic Greige swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Deer Run
Valspar's nearest match is Ashen Gray (6004-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Deer Run without repainting risk. See the full Ashen Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Deer Run
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Rustic Oak (JG-110), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Deer Run without repainting risk. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Deer Run
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Utterly Beige (SW 6080), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Deer Run without repainting risk. See the full Utterly Beige swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Deer Run
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Fossilwood (404-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Deer Run without repainting risk. See the full Fossilwood swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Deer Run
Kompozit's nearest match is In the Hills (0561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Deer Run without repainting risk. See the full In the Hills swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Deer Run
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Deer Run is El Capitan (PPG1020-4) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full El Capitan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Deer Run
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Deer Run is Upper West Side (CSP-70) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Upper West Side swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Deer Run
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Deer Run is Mortar (C2-814) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mortar swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Deer Run
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Deer Run is In the Hills (0561) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Deer Run
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Deer Run. The nearest is Light Gray (NO. 17) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Deer Run
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Deer Run — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 8.05). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr ECC-45-1 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Deer Run
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Deer Run — the nearest deck color, Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), is clearly different (ΔE 13.37). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr ECC-45-1 instead. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →