Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Farmyard |
| SKU | ECC-58-1 |
| Hex | #A6917D |
| RGB | 166, 145, 125 |
| HSL | 29°, 19%, 57% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Farmyard
Farmyard sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.
Farmyard 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Farmyard 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 #A6917D in HSL space. Pair Farmyard 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 Farmyard Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Farmyard 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 ECC-58-1 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Farmyard
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Farmyard is Utaupeia (SW 9088). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Utaupeia and you'll get the same color. See the full Utaupeia swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Farmyard
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Saddle Up (DET690), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Farmyard without repainting risk. See the full Saddle Up swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Farmyard
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Farmyard is Cocoloco (PPG1079-5) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cocoloco swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Farmyard
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Farmyard is Alexandria Beige (HC-77) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alexandria Beige swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Farmyard
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Farmyard is Oarsman (412-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oarsman swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Farmyard
At Backdrop, the closest color to Farmyard is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anita swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Farmyard
At Valspar, the closest color to Farmyard is Stone Terrace (8005-5E) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Terrace swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Farmyard
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Farmyard is Cafe Latte (C2-841) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cafe Latte swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Farmyard
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Farmyard. The nearest is Whipcord (0338) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Farmyard
Kompozit has no exact twin of Farmyard. The nearest is Whipcord (0338) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Farmyard
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Farmyard — the nearest deck color, Homebody (JG-136), is clearly different (ΔE 6.33). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr ECC-58-1 instead. See the full Homebody swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Farmyard
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Farmyard — the nearest deck color, Sulking Room Pink (NO. 295), is clearly different (ΔE 8.54). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr ECC-58-1 instead. See the full Sulking Room Pink swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Farmyard
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Farmyard — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 10.84). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr ECC-58-1 instead. See the full Shade swatch →