Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Midtown |
| SKU | MQ2-47 |
| Hex | #B29E89 |
| RGB | 178, 158, 137 |
| HSL | 31°, 21%, 62% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Midtown
Midtown sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Midtown 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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Midtown 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 #B29E89 in HSL space. Pair Midtown 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 Midtown Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Midtown 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 MQ2-47 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Midtown
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Midtown is Trusty Tan (SW 6087) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trusty Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Midtown
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Midtown is Dellwood Sand (1019). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Dellwood Sand and you'll get the same color. See the full Dellwood Sand swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Midtown
Valspar's nearest match is Faint Maple (2008-9C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.8 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Midtown without repainting risk. See the full Faint Maple swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Midtown
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Midtown is Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4). 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 35 vs 36). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Weathered Wood and you'll get the same color. See the full Weathered Wood swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Midtown
The closest Glidden equivalent of Midtown is Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). If Glidden is your counter, order Weathered Wood and you'll get the same color. See the full Weathered Wood swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Midtown
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Midtown is Worn Greige (441-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Worn Greige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Midtown
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Midtown is Serene Tan (HGSW 3075) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Serene Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Midtown
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Warm Embrace (DEBN02), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Midtown without repainting risk. See the full Warm Embrace swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Midtown
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Midtown is Buff (NO. 20) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buff swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Midtown
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Midtown is Village Crier (0190). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Village Crier and you'll get the same color. See the full Village Crier swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Midtown
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Midtown. The nearest is Deep Marsh (0233) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Midtown
At Rodda, the closest color to Midtown is Essential Beige (CA081) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Essential Beige swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Midtown
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Midtown is Thatch (C2-827) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thatch swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Midtown
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Midtown is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Midtown
Backdrop has no exact twin of Midtown. The nearest is Carry the Two (BD-CT) at ΔE 4.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Midtown
Kompozit has no exact twin of Midtown. The nearest is Deep Marsh (0233) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →