Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Kaffir Lime |
| SKU | PPU8-08 |
| Hex | #B9AB86 |
| RGB | 185, 171, 134 |
| HSL | 44°, 27%, 63% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Kaffir Lime
Kaffir Lime sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.
Kaffir Lime 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 Kaffir Lime 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 #B9AB86 in HSL space. Pair Kaffir Lime 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 Kaffir Lime Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Kaffir Lime 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 PPU8-08 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kaffir Lime
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Earthy Ochre (SW 9532), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kaffir Lime without repainting risk. See the full Earthy Ochre swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Kaffir Lime
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Danville Tan (HC-91), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kaffir Lime without repainting risk. See the full Danville Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Kaffir Lime
The closest Valspar equivalent of Kaffir Lime is Fresh Leaf (8004-22D). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Valspar is your counter, order Fresh Leaf and you'll get the same color. See the full Fresh Leaf swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Kaffir Lime
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Kaffir Lime is Lively Ivy (PPG11-30) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lively Ivy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Kaffir Lime
At Glidden, the closest color to Kaffir Lime is Summerwood Gold (30YY 39/225) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summerwood Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Kaffir Lime
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Kaffir Lime is Speckled Shell (323-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Speckled Shell swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Kaffir Lime
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Kaffir Lime is Campsite (DEBN50) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Campsite swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Kaffir Lime
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Kaffir Lime is Juniper Tree (JG-166) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Kaffir Lime
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Kaffir Lime is Biscuit (NO. 38) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Kaffir Lime
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Kaffir Lime is Rich Reward (0302) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rich Reward swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Kaffir Lime
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Bayberry Wax (H0110), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kaffir Lime without repainting risk. See the full Bayberry Wax swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Kaffir Lime
At Rodda, the closest color to Kaffir Lime is Artichoke (CA160) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artichoke swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Kaffir Lime
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Kaffir Lime is Elm Leaf (BD29). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Elm Leaf and you'll get the same color. See the full Elm Leaf swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Kaffir Lime
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Kaffir Lime is Versailles (VERSAILLES) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 47 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Kaffir Lime
At Kompozit, the closest color to Kaffir Lime is Star of Gold (0323) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Star of Gold swatch →