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Behr Estate LimestoneQE-27 · #DACAB2 · LRV 60

Estate Limestone reads as a warm red-orange tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr QE-27 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR ESTATE LIMESTONE
RGB 218, 202, 178LRV 60

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameEstate Limestone
SKUQE-27
Hex#DACAB2
RGB218, 202, 178
HSL36°, 35%, 78%
LRV60
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Behr Estate Limestone

At LRV 60, Estate Limestone is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Estate Limestone is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.

Closest matches by brand

19 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
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6141 · #DACAB2 · ΔE 0 · LRV 60
SW 9508 · #D7C9AE · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 59
SW 9101 · #DCC7AD · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 59
SW 9094 · #DCC7B3 · ΔE 3.38 · LRV 60

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.6
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
1038 · #DCCCB3 · ΔE 0.6 · LRV 61
CC-308 · #DCCCB3 · ΔE 0.6 · LRV 61
AF-90 · #DDCCB1 · ΔE 1.11 · LRV 60
1074 · #DDC9AC · ΔE 1.91 · LRV 59

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.22
All neutral at Valspar →
3007-10C · #DACCB7 · ΔE 1.22 · LRV 61.4
6008-3B · #D9C9AB · ΔE 2.21 · LRV 59.6
2008-10B · #DACAB9 · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 60.9
V133-2 · #DCCCBB · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 61.7

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.24
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1085-3 · #DBCBB3 · ΔE 0.24 · LRV 61
PPG14-17 · #D7C8B0 · ΔE 0.71 · LRV 59
PPG14-10 · #D8CCB5 · ΔE 1.79 · LRV 61
PPG1079-3 · #DAC8B6 · ΔE 3.03 · LRV 60

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.48
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1085-3 · #DCCCB4 · ΔE 0.48 · LRV 62
PPG14-17 · #D7C8B1 · ΔE 0.69 · LRV 59
PPG14-10 · #D9CDB5 · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 62
30YY 41/165 · #D8CBAD · ΔE 3 · LRV 41

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.47
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
415-2DB · #DBC7A8 · ΔE 2.47 · LRV 59
419-1DB · #D9CFBA · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 63
441-2DB · #D4C9B9 · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 59
412-2DB · #DAC8B8 · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 59
HGSW 3177 · #DACAB2 · ΔE 0 · LRV 60
HGSW 6141 · #DACAB2 · ΔE 0 · LRV 60
HGSW 3137 · #DCC7AD · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 61
HGSW 9101 · #DCC7AD · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 61

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.02
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEC761 · #DDCDB3 · ΔE 1.02 · LRV 58
DET671 · #DDCAAF · ΔE 1.32 · LRV 60
DET670 · #D8CEB9 · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 62
DET635 · #D5CDB4 · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 61

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.88
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-156 · #D3C9B7 · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 59
JG-104 · #D1C8B8 · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 58

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.85
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 227 · #D6C5B0 · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 57
NO. 8 · #D8CBAE · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 60
NO. G2 · #D3CAB5 · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 59
NO. 311 · #D9C8BA · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 60

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.78
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0273 · #D8CCB7 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 61
0182 · #D9CBBA · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 61
0237 · #E1CAAD · ΔE 2.77 · LRV 61
0349 · #D2C9B3 · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 59

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.34
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0273 · #D9CCB6 · ΔE 1.34 · LRV 60
0315 · #DDCCAC · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 61
0182 · #D9C9B8 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 59
0342 · #D6CEB9 · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 61

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.81
All neutral at Rodda →
R128 · #D9C9B3 · ΔE 0.81 · LRV 60
CA135 · #DDCCB1 · ΔE 1.11 · LRV 62
CA134 · #DBC9AD · ΔE 1.37 · LRV 60
CA123 · #DEC8AA · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 60

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.13
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-832 · #D5C6AE · ΔE 1.13 · LRV 58
BD5 · #D8CAB1 · ΔE 1.16 · LRV 60
C2-881 · #D9CEB2 · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 62
C2-641 · #DACDA9 · ΔE 4.76 · LRV 61

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.26
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-LT-21 · #DED3C1 · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 66

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.32
All neutral at Portola Paints →
EL MATADOR · #DBC6A9 · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 58
ANTIGUA · #DAC2A4 · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 56
LA CONCHITA · #DBC3AA · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 57

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.9
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
OLD OCHRE · #DFC9A9 · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 60

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.21
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 4.21 · LRV 65

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.34
All neutral at Kompozit →
0273 · #D9CCB6 · ΔE 1.34 · LRV 61
0315 · #DDCCAC · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 62
0182 · #D9C9B8 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 60
0342 · #D6CEB9 · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 62

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

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

UL160-15 · LRV 62
MQ3-09 · LRV 61
MQ2-27 · LRV 60
MQ3-11 · LRV 62
MQ3-15 · LRV 62
N260-2 · LRV 62

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #DACAB2 in HSL space. Pair Estate Limestone with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#DACAB2 + #B2C2DA
TRIADIC
#DACAB2 · #B2DACA · #CAB2DA
ANALOGOUS
#DAB6B2 · #DACAB2 · #D6DAB2

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.61:1fail
Sample text on black
13.07:1AAA

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

Behr Estate Limestone Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Estate Limestone 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 QE-27 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Estate Limestone

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Estate Limestone is Softer Tan (SW 6141). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 60). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Softer Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Softer Tan swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Estate Limestone

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Estate Limestone is Everlasting (1038). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 60). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Everlasting and you'll get the same color. See the full Everlasting swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Estate Limestone

Valspar's nearest match is Rattan Basket (3007-10C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 61.4 vs 60) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Estate Limestone without repainting risk. See the full Rattan Basket swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Estate Limestone

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Estate Limestone is Seriously Sand (PPG1085-3). At ΔE 0.24 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 60). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Seriously Sand and you'll get the same color. See the full Seriously Sand swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Estate Limestone

The closest Glidden equivalent of Estate Limestone is Seriously Sand (PPG1085-3). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 62 vs 60). If Glidden is your counter, order Seriously Sand and you'll get the same color. See the full Seriously Sand swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Estate Limestone

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Estate Limestone. The nearest is Wine Cork (412-2DB) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 60). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wine Cork swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Estate Limestone

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Estate Limestone is Softer Tan (HGSW 3177). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 60). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Softer Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Softer Tan swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Estate Limestone

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Cameo Role (DET671), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 60) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Estate Limestone without repainting risk. See the full Cameo Role swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Estate Limestone

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Estate Limestone is Plaster (JG-156) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 60) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plaster swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Estate Limestone

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Estate Limestone is String (NO. 8) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 60) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full String swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Estate Limestone

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Sandstone Palette (0273), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 60) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Estate Limestone without repainting risk. See the full Sandstone Palette swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Estate Limestone

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Sandstone Palette (0273), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 60) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Estate Limestone without repainting risk. See the full Sandstone Palette swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Estate Limestone

The closest Rodda equivalent of Estate Limestone is Chickpea Please (R128). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 60). If Rodda is your counter, order Chickpea Please and you'll get the same color. See the full Chickpea Please swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Estate Limestone

C2 Paint's nearest match is Limestone (BD5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 60) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Estate Limestone without repainting risk. See the full Limestone swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Estate Limestone

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Estate Limestone is El Matador (EL MATADOR) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 58 vs 60) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full El Matador swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Estate Limestone

At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Estate Limestone is Old Ochre (OLD OCHRE) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 60) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Old Ochre swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Estate Limestone

Backdrop has no exact twin of Estate Limestone. The nearest is Real Real (BD-RR) at ΔE 4.21 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 65 vs 60). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Real Real swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Estate Limestone

Kompozit's nearest match is Sandstone Palette (0273), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 60) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Estate Limestone without repainting risk. See the full Sandstone Palette swatch →

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