Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Derby |
| SKU | N180-6 |
| Hex | #6E645B |
| RGB | 110, 100, 91 |
| HSL | 28°, 9%, 39% |
| LRV | 13 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Derby
With an LRV of 13, Derby is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Derby works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
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 neutral 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
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Derby 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 #6E645B in HSL space. Pair Derby 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 Derby Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Derby 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 N180-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Derby
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Derby is Griffin (SW 7026). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Griffin and you'll get the same color. See the full Griffin swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Derby
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Derby is Deep Creek (1477) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 13) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Creek swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Derby
Valspar's nearest match is Snakeskin (T591), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12.2 vs 13) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Derby without repainting risk. See the full Snakeskin swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Derby
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Derby is Introspective (PPG15-18) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Introspective swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Derby
Glidden's nearest match is Grey Squirrel (30YY 14/070), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Derby without repainting risk. See the full Grey Squirrel swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Derby
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Derby is Eagles Feathers (442-6DB). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Eagles Feathers and you'll get the same color. See the full Eagles Feathers swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Derby
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Derby is Stone Statue (HGSW 2462). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Stone Statue and you'll get the same color. See the full Stone Statue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Derby
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Derby is Tea Bag (DE6062) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 13) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tea Bag swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Derby
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Derby. The nearest is Salvaged (JG-147) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Salvaged swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Derby
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Derby is Salon Drab (NO. 290) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Salon Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Derby
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Derby. The nearest is Hannover Hills (0228) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hannover Hills swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Derby
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Derby is Monk's Cloth (0220) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monk's Cloth swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Derby
The closest Rodda equivalent of Derby is Whiskey Barrel (R034). 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 14 vs 13). If Rodda is your counter, order Whiskey Barrel and you'll get the same color. See the full Whiskey Barrel swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Derby
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Derby. The nearest is Mudskipper (C2-886) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mudskipper swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Derby
Clare has no exact twin of Derby. The nearest is Coffee Date (PNT100-DP-53) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coffee Date swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Derby
At Kompozit, the closest color to Derby is Monk's Cloth (0220) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monk's Cloth swatch →