Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Hayloft |
| SKU | MQ2-22 |
| Hex | #CBB795 |
| RGB | 203, 183, 149 |
| HSL | 38°, 34%, 69% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Hayloft
Hayloft sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Hayloft 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
17 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
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Hayloft 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 #CBB795 in HSL space. Pair Hayloft 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 Hayloft Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hayloft 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 MQ2-22 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hayloft
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Whole Wheat (SW 6121), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hayloft without repainting risk. See the full Whole Wheat swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Hayloft
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Hayloft is Warm Sand (CSP-280) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Warm Sand swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hayloft
The closest Valspar equivalent of Hayloft is Dad's Slippers (T570). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48.4 vs 49). If Valspar is your counter, order Dad's Slippers and you'll get the same color. See the full Dad's Slippers swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hayloft
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Hayloft is Real Simple (PPG1096-4). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Real Simple and you'll get the same color. See the full Real Simple swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hayloft
The closest Glidden equivalent of Hayloft is Real Simple (PPG1096-4). At ΔE 0.27 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Glidden is your counter, order Real Simple and you'll get the same color. See the full Real Simple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hayloft
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Wood Smoke (418-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hayloft without repainting risk. See the full Wood Smoke swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hayloft
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Whole Wheat (HGSW 2186), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hayloft without repainting risk. See the full Whole Wheat swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hayloft
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Warm and Toasty (DET646), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hayloft without repainting risk. See the full Warm and Toasty swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Hayloft
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Hayloft. The nearest is Summer Pear (JG-44) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Hayloft
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Hayloft. The nearest is Mortar Pink (NO. G13) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mortar Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hayloft
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Wicker Basket (0280), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hayloft without repainting risk. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hayloft
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Palmetto Bluff (0309), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hayloft without repainting risk. See the full Palmetto Bluff swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Hayloft
At Rodda, the closest color to Hayloft is Biscotti (CA092) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Biscotti swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Hayloft
C2 Paint's nearest match is Sierra (C2-877), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hayloft without repainting risk. See the full Sierra swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Hayloft
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Hayloft. The nearest is Tikal (TIKAL) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tikal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Hayloft
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Hayloft. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hayloft
Kompozit's nearest match is Palmetto Bluff (0309), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hayloft without repainting risk. See the full Palmetto Bluff swatch →