Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Lavender Suede |
| SKU | HDC-NT-19 |
| Hex | #B5A5A2 |
| RGB | 181, 165, 162 |
| HSL | 9°, 11%, 67% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Lavender Suede
Lavender Suede sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Lavender Suede 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
14 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Lavender Suede 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 #B5A5A2 in HSL space. Pair Lavender Suede 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 Lavender Suede Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lavender Suede 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 HDC-NT-19 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lavender Suede
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Flexible Gray (SW 6010), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Lavender Suede without repainting risk. See the full Flexible Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lavender Suede
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Lavender Suede is Mauve Desert (2113-50) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mauve Desert swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lavender Suede
Valspar's nearest match is Embarrassed Shadow (8004-5D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Lavender Suede without repainting risk. See the full Embarrassed Shadow swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lavender Suede
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Lavender Suede is Riveter Rose (PPG1017-4) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Riveter Rose swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lavender Suede
At Glidden, the closest color to Lavender Suede is Riveter Rose (PPG1017-4) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Riveter Rose swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lavender Suede
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Just Barely (402-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Lavender Suede without repainting risk. See the full Just Barely swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lavender Suede
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Felted Gray (HGSW 3425), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Lavender Suede without repainting risk. See the full Felted Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lavender Suede
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Lavender Suede. The nearest is Smoky Mountain (DE6388) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Mountain swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Lavender Suede
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Lavender Suede. The nearest is Vintage Collection (JG-99) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Collection swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lavender Suede
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Lavender Suede. The nearest is Cozy Cover (0140) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cozy Cover swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lavender Suede
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Lavender Suede is Cozy Cover (0140) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cozy Cover swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Lavender Suede
At Rodda, the closest color to Lavender Suede is Bohemia (R110) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bohemia swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lavender Suede
At Kompozit, the closest color to Lavender Suede is Cozy Cover (0140) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cozy Cover swatch →