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Behr MilanoMQ2-12 · #BF9E80 · LRV 37

Milano reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr MQ2-12 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR MILANO
RGB 191, 158, 128LRV 37

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameMilano
SKUMQ2-12
Hex#BF9E80
RGB191, 158, 128
HSL29°, 33%, 63%
LRV37
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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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 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.73
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 10 · #C19E80 · ΔE 0.73 · LRV 37
SW 7714 · #BFA287 · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 39
SW 7695 · #BD9C77 · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 36
SW 6108 · #BAA185 · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 38

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.04
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
2163-40 · #BE997C · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 35
1054 · #B8A183 · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 37
CC-336 · #B8A183 · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 37
1227 · #C39D87 · ΔE 4.24 · LRV 37

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.76
All neutral at Valspar →
V088-4 · #BB9A75 · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 35.1
2008-8A · #C29875 · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 35.1
8003-20E · #C29D74 · ΔE 3.28 · LRV 37
3005-9C · #BDA076 · ΔE 4.76 · LRV 37.5

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.04
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG15-01 · #BB9C7E · ΔE 1.04 · LRV 36
PPG16-02 · #C69C7D · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 37
PPG1082-5 · #C89C75 · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 37

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.03
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG15-01 · #BB9B7D · ΔE 1.03 · LRV 35
90YR 36/203 · #BE9D82 · ΔE 1.16 · LRV 36
00YY 37/221 · #C3A283 · ΔE 1.22 · LRV 37
10YY 35/196 · #B99E80 · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 35

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.26
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
414-4DB · #BAA287 · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 38
216-4DB · #B79B77 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 35
315-4DB · #C59D6F · ΔE 4.57 · LRV 37
417-3DB · #B9A58B · ΔE 4.99 · LRV 39
HGSW 3145 · #BAA185 · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 38
HGSW 6108 · #BAA185 · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 38
HGSW 3115 · #BCA38B · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 39
HGSW 6101 · #BCA38B · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 39

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.1
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEBN48 · #C3A381 · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 39
DE6137 · #C19E78 · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 35
DEBN08 · #BC9981 · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 35
DET668 · #BCA380 · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 38

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.77
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 61 · #C49E80 · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 38
NO. 20 · #B49D82 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 35
NO. G5 · #B5A086 · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 37

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.95
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0239 · #BFA283 · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 39
0170 · #BF9977 · ΔE 2.09 · LRV 35
H120 · #B59D80 · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 32

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.73
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0239 · #BD9D7E · ΔE 0.73 · LRV 37
0260 · #BC9F7E · ΔE 2.21 · LRV 37
H0120 · #B89E82 · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 37
0267 · #BEA27B · ΔE 4.26 · LRV 38

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.98
All neutral at Rodda →
CA106 · #BD9E7F · ΔE 0.98 · LRV 37
CA107 · #BEA182 · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 38
CA053 · #B79D82 · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 36
CA095 · #BAA386 · ΔE 3.92 · LRV 39

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.76
All neutral at C2 Paint →
BD32 · #C5A382 · ΔE 1.76 · LRV 40

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.69
All neutral at Portola Paints →
CODA · #BCA18A · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 38

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.73
All neutral at Kompozit →
0239 · #BD9D7E · ΔE 0.73 · LRV 36
0260 · #BC9F7E · ΔE 2.21 · LRV 37
0267 · #BEA27B · ΔE 4.26 · LRV 38

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The 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.

N270-4 · LRV 37
MQ2-28 · LRV 37
PPU4-06 · LRV 36
PPU3-12 · LRV 36
ICC-52 · LRV 37
MQ2-03 · LRV 35

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#BF9E80 + #80A1BF
TRIADIC
#BF9E80 · #80BF9E · #9E80BF
ANALOGOUS
#BF8082 · #BF9E80 · #BFBD80

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.49:1fail
Sample text on black
8.42:1AAA

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 →

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