Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Milano |
| SKU | MQ2-12 |
| Hex | #BF9E80 |
| RGB | 191, 158, 128 |
| HSL | 29°, 33%, 63% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Milano
Milano sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Milano 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
15 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Milano 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 #BF9E80 in HSL space. Pair Milano 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 Milano Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Milano 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 MQ2-12 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Milano
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Milano is Wickerwork (SW 10). 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 37 vs 37). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Wickerwork and you'll get the same color. See the full Wickerwork swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Milano
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Milano. The nearest is Sherwood Tan (1054) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sherwood Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Milano
At Valspar, the closest color to Milano is Warm Nutmeg (8003-20E) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Warm Nutmeg swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Milano
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Maison De Campagne (PPG15-01), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Milano without repainting risk. See the full Maison De Campagne swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Milano
Glidden's nearest match is Brownington Court (90YR 36/203), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Milano without repainting risk. See the full Brownington Court swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Milano
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Milano is Southwood Lane (414-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Southwood Lane swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Milano
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Milano is Latte (HGSW 3145) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Latte swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Milano
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Milano is Tan Plan (DE6137) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tan Plan swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Milano
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Entrance Hall Pink (NO. 61), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Milano without repainting risk. See the full Entrance Hall Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Milano
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Tailored Tan (0239), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Milano without repainting risk. See the full Tailored Tan swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Milano
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Milano is Tailored Tan (0239). 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 37 vs 37). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Tailored Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Tailored Tan swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Milano
The closest Rodda equivalent of Milano is Badlands (CA106). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Rodda is your counter, order Badlands and you'll get the same color. See the full Badlands swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Milano
C2 Paint's nearest match is Buff Orpington (BD32), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Milano without repainting risk. See the full Buff Orpington swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Milano
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Milano is Coda (CODA) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coda swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Milano
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Milano is Tailored Tan (0239). 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 36 vs 37). If Kompozit is your counter, order Tailored Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Tailored Tan swatch →