Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Exploring Khaki |
| SKU | PPU8-06 |
| Hex | #AA9A7A |
| RGB | 170, 154, 122 |
| HSL | 40°, 22%, 57% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Exploring Khaki
Exploring Khaki sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Exploring Khaki 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
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 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
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Exploring Khaki 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 #AA9A7A in HSL space. Pair Exploring Khaki 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 Exploring Khaki Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Exploring Khaki 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 PPU8-06 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Exploring Khaki
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Exploring Khaki. The nearest is Artisan Tan (SW 7540) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Artisan Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Exploring Khaki
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Exploring Khaki is Strathmore Manor (244). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Strathmore Manor and you'll get the same color. See the full Strathmore Manor swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Exploring Khaki
Valspar's nearest match is Barrel-Aged (T580), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34.2 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Exploring Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Barrel-Aged swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Exploring Khaki
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Bear Hug (PPG1101-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Exploring Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Bear Hug swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Exploring Khaki
Glidden's nearest match is Bear Hug (PPG1101-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Exploring Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Bear Hug swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Exploring Khaki
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Exploring Khaki. The nearest is Oak Hollow (415-5DB) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oak Hollow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Exploring Khaki
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Exploring Khaki is Fenland (HGSW 3214) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fenland swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Exploring Khaki
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Pigeonhole (DEBN57), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Exploring Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Pigeonhole swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Exploring Khaki
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Exploring Khaki. The nearest is Green Stone (NO. 12) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Exploring Khaki
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Exploring Khaki is Green Sleeves (0359) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Sleeves swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Exploring Khaki
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Mohalla (0351), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Exploring Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Mohalla swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Exploring Khaki
The closest Rodda equivalent of Exploring Khaki is Pumpkin Seed (CA148). 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 32 vs 33). If Rodda is your counter, order Pumpkin Seed and you'll get the same color. See the full Pumpkin Seed swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Exploring Khaki
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Exploring Khaki is Sandstone (C2-891) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sandstone swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Exploring Khaki
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Exploring Khaki is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Exploring Khaki
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Exploring Khaki. The nearest is Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Exploring Khaki
Kompozit's nearest match is Mohalla (0351), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Exploring Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Mohalla swatch →