Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Manuscript |
| SKU | PPU8-23 |
| Hex | #827E72 |
| RGB | 130, 126, 114 |
| HSL | 45°, 7%, 48% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Manuscript
With an LRV of 21, Manuscript is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its yellow 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.
Manuscript works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 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
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Manuscript 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 #827E72 in HSL space. Pair Manuscript 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 Manuscript Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Manuscript 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 PPU8-23 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Manuscript
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Link Gray (SW 6200), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Manuscript without repainting risk. See the full Link Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Manuscript
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Randolph Stone (CW-75), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Manuscript without repainting risk. See the full Randolph Stone swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Manuscript
At Valspar, the closest color to Manuscript is Lead Cast (5007-2B) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lead Cast swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Manuscript
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Manuscript is Autumn Gray (PPG1028-5) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn Gray swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Manuscript
At Glidden, the closest color to Manuscript is Autumn Gray (PPG1028-5) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Manuscript
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Niagara Valley (422-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Manuscript without repainting risk. See the full Niagara Valley swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Manuscript
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Station Gray (HGSW 3273), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Manuscript without repainting risk. See the full Station Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Manuscript
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Metal Fringe (DET626), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Manuscript without repainting risk. See the full Metal Fringe swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Manuscript
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Manuscript is Boutique Gray (JG-125) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Boutique Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Manuscript
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Manuscript. The nearest is Mole's Breath (NO. 276) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mole's Breath swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Manuscript
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Manuscript is Vigilant (0563) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vigilant swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Manuscript
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Manuscript is Fireplace Mantel (0569) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fireplace Mantel swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Manuscript
At Rodda, the closest color to Manuscript is Brushed Nickel (CA205) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brushed Nickel swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Manuscript
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Manuscript is Tribeca (C2-904). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Tribeca and you'll get the same color. See the full Tribeca swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Manuscript
At Kompozit, the closest color to Manuscript is Fireplace Mantel (0569) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fireplace Mantel swatch →