Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Fervent Brass |
| SKU | 340D-6 |
| Hex | #B78D1C |
| RGB | 183, 141, 28 |
| HSL | 44°, 73%, 41% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr Fervent Brass
Fervent Brass sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Fervent Brass is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
8 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Rodda
C2 Paint
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Fervent Brass 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 #B78D1C in HSL space. Pair Fervent Brass 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 Fervent Brass Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fervent Brass 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 340D-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fervent Brass
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Fervent Brass. The nearest is Auric (SW 6692) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Auric swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fervent Brass
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Goldsmith (CSP-960), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fervent Brass without repainting risk. See the full Goldsmith swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Fervent Brass
Valspar has no exact twin of Fervent Brass. The nearest is Perennial (8001-25G) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Perennial swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fervent Brass
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Fervent Brass. The nearest is Ambered Maize (218-7DB) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ambered Maize swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fervent Brass
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Fervent Brass. The nearest is Aubusson Gold (HGSW 1201) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aubusson Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fervent Brass
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Fervent Brass. The nearest is Trading Post (DE5377) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Trading Post swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Fervent Brass
Rodda has no exact twin of Fervent Brass. The nearest is Bronzite (R053) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronzite swatch →