Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Heirloom Quilt |
| SKU | ICC-64 |
| Hex | #AB979A |
| RGB | 171, 151, 154 |
| HSL | 351°, 11%, 63% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| 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 by brand
6 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 gray from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Heirloom Quilt
At Glidden, the closest color to Heirloom Quilt is Coffee Custard (PPG1047-5) — very close at ΔE 2.17, 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 →