Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Madagascar |
| SKU | UL180-3 |
| Hex | #9C8443 |
| RGB | 156, 132, 67 |
| HSL | 44°, 40%, 44% |
| LRV | 24 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr Madagascar
With an LRV of 24, Madagascar is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Madagascar works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Madagascar 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 #9C8443 in HSL space. Pair Madagascar 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 Madagascar Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Madagascar 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 UL180-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Madagascar
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Madagascar is Brassy (SW 6410). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Brassy and you'll get the same color. See the full Brassy swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Madagascar
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Mustard Olive (2151-10), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Madagascar without repainting risk. See the full Mustard Olive swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Madagascar
At Valspar, the closest color to Madagascar is Marsh Grass (8003-24G) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marsh Grass swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Madagascar
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Madagascar is Safari Scene (PPG11-06) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Safari Scene swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Madagascar
At Glidden, the closest color to Madagascar is Safari Scene (PPG11-06) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 24) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Safari Scene swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Madagascar
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Madagascar is Algae Bloom (221-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Algae Bloom swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Madagascar
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Madagascar is Rainforest Floor (HGSW 2213). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Rainforest Floor and you'll get the same color. See the full Rainforest Floor swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Madagascar
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Madagascar is Arrow Rock (DE5440) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arrow Rock swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Madagascar
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Madagascar is Gold Estate (0886) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Estate swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Madagascar
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Madagascar. The nearest is Saffron Valley (0872) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Saffron Valley swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Madagascar
At Rodda, the closest color to Madagascar is Aberdeen (R051) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 24) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Madagascar
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Madagascar is Tapestry (C2-646) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tapestry swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Madagascar
Kompozit has no exact twin of Madagascar. The nearest is Saffron Valley (0872) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Saffron Valley swatch →