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Behr Eiffel For YouMQ2-37 · #B6A495 · LRV 39

Eiffel For You reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr MQ2-37 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR EIFFEL FOR YOU
RGB 182, 164, 149LRV 39

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameEiffel For You
SKUMQ2-37
Hex#B6A495
RGB182, 164, 149
HSL27°, 18%, 65%
LRV39
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Behr Eiffel For You

Eiffel For You 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.

Eiffel For You 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

17 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.85
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6080 · #B5A597 · ΔE 0.85 · LRV 39
SW 6066 · #BBA595 · ΔE 1.69 · LRV 40
SW 7507 · #B3A491 · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 38
SW 9612 · #B2A492 · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 38

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.37
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
CSP-230 · #B5A290 · ΔE 1.37 · LRV 38
AF-150 · #B5A695 · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 39
CSP-200 · #AEA497 · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 38
CSP-190 · #B1A591 · ΔE 4.4 · LRV 38

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.54
All neutral at Valspar →
V132-4 · #B7A595 · ΔE 0.54 · LRV 39.4
V133-4 · #B7A695 · ΔE 1.3 · LRV 39.6
8005-8D · #B5A79A · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 40
V130-3 · #B5A69B · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 39.3

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.3
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1020-4 · #B6A696 · ΔE 1.3 · LRV 39
FLLW858 · #BDA496 · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 40
PPG1023-4 · #B5AA9C · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 41

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.94
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1020-4 · #B7A696 · ΔE 0.94 · LRV 40
20YY 39/130 · #B7A691 · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 39
20YY 37/094 · #AEA293 · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 37

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.85
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
404-3DB · #B5A597 · ΔE 0.85 · LRV 39
412-4DB · #BCA493 · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 39
441-4DB · #B1A290 · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 37
440-3DB · #AEA597 · ΔE 4.26 · LRV 38
HGSW 3085 · #B5A597 · ΔE 0.85 · LRV 39
HGSW 6080 · #B5A597 · ΔE 0.85 · LRV 39
HGSW 3445 · #B3A491 · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 38
HGSW 7507 · #B3A491 · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 38

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.09
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEC759 · #B7A28E · ΔE 2.09 · LRV 35
DEBN65 · #AFA396 · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 38
DEGR21 · #B0A69B · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 39
DE6074 · #BCA59A · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 37

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.39
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-110 · #B5A89A · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 40

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.12
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 60 · #BDA794 · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 41
NO. 6 · #B3A28E · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 37
NO. G5 · #B5A086 · ΔE 4.43 · LRV 37

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.27
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0140 · #BAA59B · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 40
0233 · #B0A592 · ΔE 4.53 · LRV 38
0133 · #BCA399 · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 39
0337 · #B0A48F · ΔE 4.77 · LRV 38

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.91
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0184 · #BBA791 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 40
0140 · #B7A299 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 38
0226 · #B1A591 · ΔE 4.4 · LRV 39
0561 · #AEA69B · ΔE 4.44 · LRV 39

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.01
All neutral at Rodda →
CA063 · #B9A695 · ΔE 1.01 · LRV 40
CA047 · #B5A697 · ΔE 1.47 · LRV 39
CA041 · #AEA395 · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 37

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.68
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-813 · #BAA597 · ΔE 1.68 · LRV 40
BD34 · #B6A592 · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 39
C2-814 · #B2A797 · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 39

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.49
All neutral at Portola Paints →
HAVANA · #BFA596 · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 40
CODA · #BCA18A · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 38
BOONDOCKS · #B09E85 · ΔE 4.76 · LRV 35
LA CATEDRAL · #A79D8D · ΔE 4.93 · LRV 34

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.33
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-AN · #A89886 · ΔE 4.33 · LRV 33

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.91
All neutral at Kompozit →
0184 · #BBA791 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 40
0140 · #B7A299 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 38
0226 · #B1A591 · ΔE 4.4 · LRV 38
0561 · #AEA69B · ΔE 4.44 · LRV 39

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Eiffel For You within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

MQ2-20 · LRV 40
ECC-45-1 · LRV 39
N190-4 · LRV 40
T11-7 · LRV 38
730D-4 · LRV 38
PPU7-22 · LRV 38

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #B6A495 in HSL space. Pair Eiffel For You with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#B6A495 + #95A7B6
TRIADIC
#B6A495 · #95B6A4 · #A495B6
ANALOGOUS
#B69597 · #B6A495 · #B6B595

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.4:1fail
Sample text on black
8.73:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Eiffel For You Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Eiffel For You 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 MQ2-37 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Eiffel For You

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Eiffel For You is Utterly Beige (SW 6080). At ΔE 0.85 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 Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Utterly Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Utterly Beige swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Eiffel For You

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Eiffel For You is Cotswold (AF-150) — 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 Cotswold swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Eiffel For You

The closest Valspar equivalent of Eiffel For You is Fashion District (V132-4). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.4 vs 39). If Valspar is your counter, order Fashion District and you'll get the same color. See the full Fashion District swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Eiffel For You

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is El Capitan (PPG1020-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Eiffel For You without repainting risk. See the full El Capitan swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Eiffel For You

The closest Glidden equivalent of Eiffel For You is El Capitan (PPG1020-4). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If Glidden is your counter, order El Capitan and you'll get the same color. See the full El Capitan swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Eiffel For You

The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Eiffel For You is Fossilwood (404-3DB). At ΔE 0.85 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 Dutch Boy is your counter, order Fossilwood and you'll get the same color. See the full Fossilwood swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Eiffel For You

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Eiffel For You is Utterly Beige (HGSW 3085). At ΔE 0.85 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Utterly Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Utterly Beige swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Eiffel For You

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Eiffel For You is Hickory (DEC759) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hickory swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Eiffel For You

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Eiffel For You is Rustic Oak (JG-110) — very close at ΔE 2.39, 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 Rustic Oak swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Eiffel For You

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Eiffel For You is London Stone (NO. 6) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full London Stone swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Eiffel For You

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Eiffel For You is Cozy Cover (0140) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cozy Cover swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Eiffel For You

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Eiffel For You. The nearest is Cozy Cover (0140) at ΔE 3.7 — 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 Cozy Cover swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Eiffel For You

Rodda's nearest match is Clay (CA047), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Eiffel For You without repainting risk. See the full Clay swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Eiffel For You

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Eiffel For You is Wild Buck (BD34) — very close at ΔE 2.08, 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 Wild Buck swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Eiffel For You

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Eiffel For You is Havana (HAVANA) — very close at ΔE 3.49, 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 Havana swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Eiffel For You

Kompozit has no exact twin of Eiffel For You. The nearest is Cozy Cover (0140) at ΔE 3.7 — 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 Cozy Cover swatch →

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