Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Fall Mood |
| SKU | PWL-87 |
| Hex | #C2AC9B |
| RGB | 194, 172, 155 |
| HSL | 26°, 24%, 68% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Fall Mood
Fall Mood sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Fall Mood is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches by brand
16 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 pink 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
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Fall Mood 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 #C2AC9B in HSL space. Pair Fall Mood 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 Fall Mood Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fall Mood 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 PWL-87 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fall Mood
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Chelsea Mauve (SW 2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fall Mood without repainting risk. See the full Chelsea Mauve swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fall Mood
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Venetian Portico (AF-185), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fall Mood without repainting risk. See the full Venetian Portico swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Fall Mood
Valspar has no exact twin of Fall Mood. The nearest is Ivory Brown (6006-1C) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.2 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ivory Brown swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Fall Mood
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Fall Mood is Transcend (PPG1079-4). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Transcend and you'll get the same color. See the full Transcend swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Fall Mood
Glidden's nearest match is Transcend (PPG1079-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fall Mood without repainting risk. See the full Transcend swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fall Mood
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Fall Mood is Natural Twine (411-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Natural Twine swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fall Mood
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Fall Mood is Tangled Tan (HGSW 3155) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tangled Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fall Mood
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Trail Dust (DE6123), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fall Mood without repainting risk. See the full Trail Dust swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Fall Mood
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Fall Mood. The nearest is Embossed Letter (JG-106) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Fall Mood
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Fall Mood is Jitney (NO. 293) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Fall Mood
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Fall Mood is Delicate Honeysweet (0189) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Fall Mood
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Fall Mood is Delicate Honeysweet (0189) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Fall Mood
Rodda has no exact twin of Fall Mood. The nearest is Stoneware (CA046) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stoneware swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Fall Mood
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Fall Mood. The nearest is Epicure (C2-829) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Epicure swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Fall Mood
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Fall Mood is Havana (HAVANA) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43) 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 Fall Mood
At Kompozit, the closest color to Fall Mood is Delicate Honeysweet (0189) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →