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Behr KenyaPPU4-16 · #CCA179 · LRV 40

Kenya reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr PPU4-16 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR KENYA
RGB 204, 161, 121LRV 40

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameKenya
SKUPPU4-16
Hex#CCA179
RGB204, 161, 121
HSL29°, 45%, 64%
LRV40
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyOrange
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About Behr Kenya

Kenya sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.

Kenya is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.

Closest matches by brand

15 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 orange from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.07
All orange at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6115 · #CCA683 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 42
SW 7720 · #C7A485 · ΔE 2.99 · LRV 40
SW 9024 · #CBA576 · ΔE 3.15 · LRV 41
SW 7708 · #D39A72 · ΔE 4.09 · LRV 38

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.86
All orange at Benjamin Moore →
HC-42 · #CAA378 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 40
AF-360 · #C49F78 · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 37
1111 · #CAA472 · ΔE 3.82 · LRV 40
CC-274 · #CAA472 · ΔE 3.82 · LRV 39

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.79
All orange at Valspar →
V086-3 · #CFA682 · ΔE 1.79 · LRV 42.3
8003-17D · #CCA683 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 42
M147 · #CBA77C · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 42.1
2004-8A · #CC9F80 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 39.2

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.48
All orange at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1082-5 · #C89C75 · ΔE 1.48 · LRV 37
PPG1080-4 · #C8A581 · ΔE 2.43 · LRV 41
PPG1088-5 · #C8A375 · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 40
PPG1095-5 · #C2A377 · ΔE 4.56 · LRV 39

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.85
All orange at Glidden →
PPG1080-4 · #C9A480 · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 41
PPG1088-5 · #C9A375 · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 40
PPG15-08 · #CCA571 · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 41
PPG1095-5 · #C2A377 · ΔE 4.56 · LRV 39

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.07
All orange at Dutch Boy →
314-4DB · #CCA683 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 42
214-4DB · #CE9F6A · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 39
318-5DB · #C6A271 · ΔE 4.06 · LRV 39
217-4DB · #C6A880 · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 42
HGSW 2155 · #CCA683 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 42
HGSW 6115 · #CCA683 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 42
HGSW 2174 · #CBA576 · ΔE 3.15 · LRV 42
HGSW 9024 · #CBA576 · ΔE 3.15 · LRV 42

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.72
All orange at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6137 · #C19E78 · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 35
DEBN48 · #C3A381 · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 39
DE6144 · #C0A480 · ΔE 4.65 · LRV 37

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.08
All orange at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 9912 · #D1A787 · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 43
NO. 61 · #C49E80 · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 38
NO. 39 · #D6A686 · ΔE 4.01 · LRV 43
NO. 53 · #CAA36C · ΔE 4.8 · LRV 40

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.9
All orange at Diamond Vogel →
0255 · #C7A071 · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 39
0996 · #D7A171 · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 41
0246 · #CBA677 · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 41
1010 · #CE9976 · ΔE 4.17 · LRV 37

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.85
All orange at Hirshfield's →
0246 · #CAA272 · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 39
0155 · #CDA688 · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 42
H0122 · #C9A985 · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 43
0267 · #BEA27B · ΔE 4.95 · LRV 38

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.89
All orange at Rodda →
CA119 · #CBA881 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 42
CA108 · #C8A886 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 42
CA106 · #BD9E7F · ΔE 4.04 · LRV 37
CA107 · #BEA182 · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 38

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.8
All orange at C2 Paint →
BD32 · #C5A382 · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 40
C2-559 · #D9A67E · ΔE 3 · LRV 44
C2-858 · #C8A67A · ΔE 3.66 · LRV 41

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.64
All orange at Portola Paints →
PIXIE · #D19E7C · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 39

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.85
All orange at Kompozit →
0246 · #CAA272 · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 40
0155 · #CDA688 · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 42
0267 · #BEA27B · ΔE 4.95 · LRV 38

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

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

ICC-62 · LRV 39
270F-4 · LRV 40
QE-21 · LRV 40
HDC-AC-13 · LRV 41
MQ2-7 · LRV 41
T12-4 · LRV 40

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #CCA179 in HSL space. Pair Kenya with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#CCA179 + #79A4CC
TRIADIC
#CCA179 · #79CCA1 · #A179CC
ANALOGOUS
#CC797A · #CCA179 · #CCCA79

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.35:1fail
Sample text on black
8.94:1AAA

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

Behr Kenya Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Kenya 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 PPU4-16 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kenya

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Kenya is Vintage Gold (SW 9024) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Gold swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Kenya

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Roxbury Caramel (HC-42), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kenya without repainting risk. See the full Roxbury Caramel swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Kenya

At Valspar, the closest color to Kenya is Vienna Beige (2004-8A) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.2 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vienna Beige swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Kenya

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Kenya is Outback (PPG1088-5) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Outback swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Kenya

At Glidden, the closest color to Kenya is Outback (PPG1088-5) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Outback swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Kenya

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Kenya is Rustic Rye (314-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rustic Rye swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kenya

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Kenya is Grecian Gold (HGSW 2174) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grecian Gold swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Kenya

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Kenya is Iced Coffee (DEBN48) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Iced Coffee swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Kenya

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Kenya is Entrance Hall Pink (NO. 61) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Entrance Hall Pink swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Kenya

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Kenya is Back to Basics (0255) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Back to Basics swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Kenya

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Kenya is Cinnamon Toast (0246) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cinnamon Toast swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Kenya

At Rodda, the closest color to Kenya is Loam (CA119) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Loam swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Kenya

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Kenya. The nearest is Gold Digger (C2-858) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gold Digger swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Kenya

Portola Paints has no exact twin of Kenya. The nearest is Pixie (PIXIE) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pixie swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Kenya

At Kompozit, the closest color to Kenya is Cinnamon Toast (0246) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cinnamon Toast swatch →

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