Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Jackal |
| SKU | T12-12 |
| Hex | #A9A093 |
| RGB | 169, 160, 147 |
| HSL | 35°, 11%, 62% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Jackal
Jackal sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Jackal 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 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Magnolia Home
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Jackal 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 #A9A093 in HSL space. Pair Jackal 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 Jackal Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Jackal 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 T12-12 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Jackal
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Jackal is Intellectual Gray (SW 7045). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Intellectual Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Intellectual Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Jackal
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Jackal is Poised Neutral (440-4DB). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Poised Neutral and you'll get the same color. See the full Poised Neutral swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Jackal
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Jackal is Drifting Sand (0218). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). If Kompozit is your counter, order Drifting Sand and you'll get the same color. See the full Drifting Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Jackal
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Jackal is Big Spender (0212). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Big Spender and you'll get the same color. See the full Big Spender swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Jackal
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Rockport Gray (HC-105), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Jackal without repainting risk. See the full Rockport Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Jackal
Valspar's nearest match is Gray Silt (6002-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.9 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Jackal without repainting risk. See the full Gray Silt swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Jackal
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sycamore Bark (DEGR33), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Jackal without repainting risk. See the full Sycamore Bark swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Jackal
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Quaint Cottage (JG-114), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Jackal without repainting risk. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Jackal
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Jackal is Simmering Smoke (PPG1019-4) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Simmering Smoke swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Jackal
At Backdrop, the closest color to Jackal is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Jackal
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Jackal is Aggregate (C2-956) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aggregate swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Jackal
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Jackal — the nearest deck color, Dead Salmon (NO. 28), is clearly different (ΔE 5.47). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr T12-12 instead. See the full Dead Salmon swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Jackal
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Jackal — the nearest deck color, Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15), is clearly different (ΔE 10.38). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr T12-12 instead. See the full Set In Stone swatch →