Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Farmyard |
| SKU | ECC-58-1 |
| Hex | #A6917D |
| RGB | 166, 145, 125 |
| HSL | 29°, 19%, 57% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
14 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Kompozit
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Farmyard
Glidden's nearest match is Rapid Rock (PPG15-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). 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 Rapid Rock 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Farmyard
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Farmyard is Adirondack Chair (HGSW 3094). 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 30 vs 30). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Adirondack Chair and you'll get the same color. See the full Adirondack Chair 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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Farmyard
Hirshfield's 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 →
Rodda Equivalent of Farmyard
Rodda's nearest match is Soft Maple Wood (R039), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). 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 Soft Maple Wood 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 →
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 →
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 →