Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Earthenware |
| SKU | ICC-78 |
| Hex | #A89373 |
| RGB | 168, 147, 115 |
| HSL | 36°, 23%, 55% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Earthenware
Earthenware sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.
Earthenware 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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Earthenware 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 #A89373 in HSL space. Pair Earthenware 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 Earthenware Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Earthenware 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 ICC-78 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Earthenware
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Roycroft Suede (SW 2842), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Earthenware without repainting risk. See the full Roycroft Suede swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Earthenware
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Earthenware. The nearest is At Home with Nature (1518) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full At Home with Nature swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Earthenware
At Valspar, the closest color to Earthenware is Brussels Sprouts (8004-22E) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brussels Sprouts swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Earthenware
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Earthenware is Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sauteed Mushroom swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Earthenware
At Glidden, the closest color to Earthenware is Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sauteed Mushroom swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Earthenware
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Earthenware is Cowboy Hat (418-4DB). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Cowboy Hat and you'll get the same color. See the full Cowboy Hat swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Earthenware
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Burlap (HGSW 3193), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Earthenware without repainting risk. See the full Burlap swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Earthenware
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Earthenware is Natural Bridge (DE6194) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Natural Bridge swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Earthenware
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Gold Taffeta (0276), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Earthenware without repainting risk. See the full Gold Taffeta swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Earthenware
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Earthenware is Tan Hide (0261) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tan Hide swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Earthenware
At Rodda, the closest color to Earthenware is Pumpkin Seed (CA148) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pumpkin Seed swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Earthenware
C2 Paint's nearest match is Cafe Latte (C2-841), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Earthenware without repainting risk. See the full Cafe Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Earthenware
At Kompozit, the closest color to Earthenware is Tan Hide (0261) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tan Hide swatch →