Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Granola |
| SKU | S230-4 |
| Hex | #C9A388 |
| RGB | 201, 163, 136 |
| HSL | 25°, 38%, 66% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Granola
Granola sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Granola is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Granola 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 #C9A388 in HSL space. Pair Granola 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 Granola Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Granola 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 S230-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Granola
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Granola is Deer Valley (SW 7720) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deer Valley swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Granola
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Granola is Grazing Fawn (1220). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Grazing Fawn and you'll get the same color. See the full Grazing Fawn swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Granola
The closest Valspar equivalent of Granola is Emery Board (V084-3). At ΔE 0.38 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.2 vs 40). If Valspar is your counter, order Emery Board and you'll get the same color. See the full Emery Board swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Granola
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Granola. The nearest is Siesta Dreams (PPG1080-4) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Siesta Dreams swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Granola
At Glidden, the closest color to Granola is Siesta Dreams (PPG1080-4) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Siesta Dreams swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Granola
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Granola is Rustic Rye (314-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rustic Rye swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Granola
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Granola is Totally Tan (HGSW 2155) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Totally Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Granola
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Granola is Moenkopi Tan (DEC704) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moenkopi Tan swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Granola
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Entrance Hall Pink (NO. 61), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Granola without repainting risk. See the full Entrance Hall Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Granola
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Granola. The nearest is Tailored Tan (0239) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tailored Tan swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Granola
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Cowhide (0155), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Granola without repainting risk. See the full Cowhide swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Granola
Rodda has no exact twin of Granola. The nearest is Sand Dune (CA108) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sand Dune swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Granola
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Granola is Buff Orpington (BD32) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buff Orpington swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Granola
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Granola. The nearest is Pixie (PIXIE) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pixie swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Granola
Kompozit's nearest match is Cowhide (0155), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Granola without repainting risk. See the full Cowhide swatch →