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Behr Hidden TreasureN300-5 · #9D946B · LRV 29

Hidden Treasure reads as a warm yellow tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr N300-5 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR HIDDEN TREASURE
RGB 157, 148, 107LRV 29

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameHidden Treasure
SKUN300-5
Hex#9D946B
RGB157, 148, 107
HSL49°, 20%, 52%
LRV29
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Behr Hidden Treasure

Hidden Treasure sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.

Hidden Treasure 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

16 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.92
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7726 · #9D986F · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 31
SW 9533 · #9E8E6C · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 28

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.48
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
524 · #9E9668 · ΔE 1.48 · LRV 30
1518 · #A29675 · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 30
1511 · #999275 · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 28

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.41
All neutral at Valspar →
V096-4 · #A19569 · ΔE 1.41 · LRV 30.1
6006-6B · #A19464 · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 29.9
V059-5 · #95976D · ΔE 4.32 · LRV 29.5
V094-4 · #A69269 · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 29.9

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.33
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG11-32 · #9C936A · ΔE 0.33 · LRV 29
PPG1113-5 · #9C946E · ΔE 0.88 · LRV 29
PPG1112-6 · #9F9067 · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 28
PPG1026-5 · #A29371 · ΔE 3.66 · LRV 30

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.45
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG11-32 · #9C9369 · ΔE 0.45 · LRV 29
PPG1113-5 · #9C946E · ΔE 0.88 · LRV 29
PPG1112-6 · #9E8F66 · ΔE 2.77 · LRV 28
PPG1026-5 · #A29371 · ΔE 3.66 · LRV 30

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.42
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
321-5DB · #9D906B · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 28
HGSW 2233 · #95945C · ΔE 4.78 · LRV 28
HGSW 6424 · #95945C · ΔE 4.78 · LRV 28

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.14
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5495 · #9C9463 · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 27
DEBN58 · #9F9372 · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 29
DE5530 · #969565 · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 27
DE6194 · #A29171 · ΔE 4.95 · LRV 27

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.37
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-52 · #9C9878 · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 31

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.77
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 12 · #A49C7C · ΔE 3.77 · LRV 33

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.42
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0332 · #A0926C · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 29
0402 · #9A925F · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 28
0409 · #95976A · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 30

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.83
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0359 · #A19675 · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 32
0365 · #A29778 · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 31
0332 · #9D8D67 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 28

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.87
All neutral at Rodda →
CA148 · #A79879 · ΔE 4.87 · LRV 32

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.35
All neutral at C2 Paint →
BD75 · #A49668 · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 31
C2-664 · #988D5C · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 26

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.85
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
CHATEAU GREY · #A49C77 · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 33

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.83
All neutral at Kompozit →
0359 · #A19675 · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 31
0365 · #A29778 · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 31
0332 · #9D8D67 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 27

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Hidden Treasure within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

PMD-37 · LRV 30
730D-5 · LRV 30
PPU8-05 · LRV 31
740D-5 · LRV 28
PPU11-04 · LRV 31
750D-5 · LRV 31

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #9D946B in HSL space. Pair Hidden Treasure with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#9D946B + #6B749D
TRIADIC
#9D946B · #6B9D94 · #946B9D
ANALOGOUS
#9D7B6B · #9D946B · #8D9D6B

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.05:1AA Large
Sample text on black
6.88:1AA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Hidden Treasure Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Hidden Treasure 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 N300-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hidden Treasure

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Lemon Verbena (SW 7726), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Hidden Treasure without repainting risk. See the full Lemon Verbena swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Hidden Treasure

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Hiking Path (524), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Hidden Treasure without repainting risk. See the full Hiking Path swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Hidden Treasure

Valspar's nearest match is Fond of Fronds (V096-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30.1 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Hidden Treasure without repainting risk. See the full Fond of Fronds swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hidden Treasure

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Hidden Treasure is Tapenade (PPG11-32). At ΔE 0.33 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Tapenade and you'll get the same color. See the full Tapenade swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Hidden Treasure

The closest Glidden equivalent of Hidden Treasure is Tapenade (PPG11-32). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Glidden is your counter, order Tapenade and you'll get the same color. See the full Tapenade swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hidden Treasure

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Hidden Treasure is Bronze Yellow (321-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bronze Yellow swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hidden Treasure

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Hidden Treasure is Grape Leaves (DE5495) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grape Leaves swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Hidden Treasure

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Hidden Treasure is Countryside (JG-52) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Countryside swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Hidden Treasure

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Hidden Treasure. The nearest is Green Stone (NO. 12) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Stone swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hidden Treasure

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Hidden Treasure is All Nighter (0332) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full All Nighter swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hidden Treasure

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Hidden Treasure is Green Sleeves (0359) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Sleeves swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Hidden Treasure

Rodda has no exact twin of Hidden Treasure. The nearest is Pumpkin Seed (CA148) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pumpkin Seed swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Hidden Treasure

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Hidden Treasure is Limelight (BD75) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Limelight swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Hidden Treasure

At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Hidden Treasure is Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Hidden Treasure

At Kompozit, the closest color to Hidden Treasure is Green Sleeves (0359) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Sleeves swatch →

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