Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Heirloom Quilt |
| SKU | ICC-64 |
| Hex | #AB979A |
| RGB | 171, 151, 154 |
| HSL | 351°, 11%, 63% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Heirloom Quilt
Heirloom Quilt sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Heirloom Quilt is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Dutch Boy
Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Heirloom Quilt 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 #AB979A in HSL space. Pair Heirloom Quilt 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 Heirloom Quilt Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Heirloom Quilt 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 ICC-64 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Heirloom Quilt
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Heirloom Quilt is Amethyst Sky (1447) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amethyst Sky swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Heirloom Quilt
At Valspar, the closest color to Heirloom Quilt is Dusky Hyacinth (1003-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.8 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusky Hyacinth swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Heirloom Quilt
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Heirloom Quilt is Coffee Custard (PPG1047-5) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coffee Custard swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Heirloom Quilt
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Heirloom Quilt. The nearest is Cut Heather (1303) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cut Heather swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Heirloom Quilt
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Heirloom Quilt — the nearest deck color, Twilight Taupe (DE6060), is clearly different (ΔE 5.17). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-64 instead. See the full Twilight Taupe swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Heirloom Quilt
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Heirloom Quilt — the nearest deck color, Gypsy's Gown (1311), is clearly different (ΔE 5.92). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-64 instead. See the full Gypsy's Gown swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Heirloom Quilt
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Heirloom Quilt — the nearest deck color, Truly Taupe (SW 6038), is clearly different (ΔE 6.39). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-64 instead. See the full Truly Taupe swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Heirloom Quilt
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Heirloom Quilt — the nearest deck color, Gray Stone (406-4DB), is clearly different (ΔE 8.33). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-64 instead. See the full Gray Stone swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Heirloom Quilt
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Heirloom Quilt — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 8.95). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-64 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Heirloom Quilt
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Heirloom Quilt — the nearest deck color, Darwin (C2-810), is clearly different (ΔE 9.11). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-64 instead. See the full Darwin swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Heirloom Quilt
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Heirloom Quilt — the nearest deck color, Watering Can (JG-135), is clearly different (ΔE 9.23). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-64 instead. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Heirloom Quilt
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Heirloom Quilt — the nearest deck color, Worsted (NO. 284), is clearly different (ΔE 9.26). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-64 instead. See the full Worsted swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Heirloom Quilt
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Heirloom Quilt — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 11.35). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-64 instead. See the full Anita swatch →