Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Espresso Martini |
| SKU | N210-4 |
| Hex | #A5A394 |
| RGB | 165, 163, 148 |
| HSL | 53°, 9%, 61% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Espresso Martini
Espresso Martini sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Espresso Martini is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
18 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 gray 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
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Espresso Martini 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 #A5A394 in HSL space. Pair Espresso Martini 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 Espresso Martini Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Espresso Martini 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 N210-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Espresso Martini
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Downing Stone (SW 2821), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Espresso Martini without repainting risk. See the full Downing Stone swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Espresso Martini
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Espresso Martini is Rockport Gray (HC-105) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rockport Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Espresso Martini
Valspar's nearest match is Green Turquoise (8004-26D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Espresso Martini without repainting risk. See the full Green Turquoise swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Espresso Martini
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Espresso Martini without repainting risk. See the full Smoky Slate swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Espresso Martini
At Glidden, the closest color to Espresso Martini is Aldabra (PPG14-28) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aldabra swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Espresso Martini
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Espresso Martini. The nearest is Poised Neutral (440-4DB) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Poised Neutral swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Espresso Martini
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Espresso Martini. The nearest is Intellectual Gray (HGSW 3485) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Intellectual Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Espresso Martini
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Espresso Martini is Whale Watching (DET512). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Whale Watching and you'll get the same color. See the full Whale Watching swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Espresso Martini
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Espresso Martini is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Espresso Martini
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Espresso Martini. The nearest is Light Gray (NO. 17) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Espresso Martini
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Espresso Martini. The nearest is Wood Shadow (0205) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wood Shadow swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Espresso Martini
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Espresso Martini is Shark Fin (0574) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shark Fin swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Espresso Martini
At Rodda, the closest color to Espresso Martini is Secret Arbor (R068) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Secret Arbor swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Espresso Martini
C2 Paint's nearest match is Quahog (C2-908), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Espresso Martini without repainting risk. See the full Quahog swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Espresso Martini
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Espresso Martini. The nearest is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Espresso Martini
Backdrop has no exact twin of Espresso Martini. The nearest is Carry the Two (BD-CT) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Espresso Martini
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Espresso Martini. The nearest is Tate Green (371674) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Espresso Martini
At Kompozit, the closest color to Espresso Martini is Shark Fin (0574) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shark Fin swatch →