Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Fretwire |
| SKU | T11-7 |
| Hex | #B2A490 |
| RGB | 178, 164, 144 |
| HSL | 35°, 18%, 63% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Fretwire
Fretwire sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Fretwire 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 Fretwire 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 #B2A490 in HSL space. Pair Fretwire 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 Fretwire Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fretwire 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 T11-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fretwire
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Fretwire is Stone Lion (SW 7507). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Stone Lion and you'll get the same color. See the full Stone Lion swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fretwire
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Rocky Beach (CSP-190), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fretwire without repainting risk. See the full Rocky Beach swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Fretwire
At Valspar, the closest color to Fretwire is Fashion District (V132-4) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.4 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fashion District swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Fretwire
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Fretwire is El Capitan (PPG1020-4) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full El Capitan swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Fretwire
Glidden's nearest match is Palm Springs Tan (20YY 39/130), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fretwire without repainting risk. See the full Palm Springs Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fretwire
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Principle Greige (420-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fretwire without repainting risk. See the full Principle Greige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fretwire
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Fretwire is Stone Lion (HGSW 3445). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Stone Lion and you'll get the same color. See the full Stone Lion swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fretwire
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Fretwire is Hickory (DEC759) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hickory swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Fretwire
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Fretwire. The nearest is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Fretwire
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Light Gray (NO. 17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fretwire without repainting risk. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Fretwire
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Urban Charm (0337), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fretwire without repainting risk. See the full Urban Charm swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Fretwire
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Sedge (0226), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fretwire without repainting risk. See the full Sedge swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Fretwire
At Rodda, the closest color to Fretwire is China Clay (CA154) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full China Clay swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Fretwire
C2 Paint's nearest match is Wild Buck (BD34), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fretwire without repainting risk. See the full Wild Buck swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Fretwire
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Fretwire. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Fretwire
At Backdrop, the closest color to Fretwire is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Fretwire
Kompozit's nearest match is Sedge (0226), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fretwire without repainting risk. See the full Sedge swatch →