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Behr Mink HazeMQ2-32 · #C2AE9E · LRV 44

Mink Haze 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 MQ2-32 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR MINK HAZE
RGB 194, 174, 158LRV 44

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameMink Haze
SKUMQ2-32
Hex#C2AE9E
RGB194, 174, 158
HSL27°, 23%, 69%
LRV44
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Behr Mink Haze

Mink Haze sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.

Mink Haze 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

16 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 0.97
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6086 · #C5B1A2 · ΔE 0.97 · LRV 46
SW 2 · #BEAC9F · ΔE 1.42 · LRV 43
SW 2805 · #C3B09D · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 45
SW 9602 · #C1B2A1 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 46

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.11
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
2106-50 · #C1ACA2 · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 43
2107-50 · #BDAFA6 · ΔE 3.28 · LRV 44
2097-50 · #C3AAA1 · ΔE 4.66 · LRV 43

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.73
All neutral at Valspar →
2007-10B · #C4B3A4 · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 46.5
V131-3 · #C9B3A0 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 47.2
3003-10A · #C6AF98 · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 45.1
6006-1C · #BAAC9A · ΔE 3.45 · LRV 42.2

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.32
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1079-4 · #C2AC99 · ΔE 1.32 · LRV 43
PPG1077-3 · #C4AD96 · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 44
PPG1075-4 · #BCADA5 · ΔE 3.59 · LRV 43
PPG1021-3 · #BCB0A0 · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 44

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.71
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1079-4 · #C3AC98 · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 43
90YR 43/101 · #BFACA0 · ΔE 1.83 · LRV 43
PPG1077-3 · #C4AE96 · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 44
PPG1021-3 · #BDB0A0 · ΔE 3.28 · LRV 44

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.04
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
411-3DB · #C3AE99 · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 44
447-2DB · #BCAFA4 · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 44
441-3DB · #C0B2A1 · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 46
408-3DB · #C8AB9B · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 44
HGSW 2486 · #C0B2A2 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 45
HGSW 7037 · #C0B2A2 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 45
HGSW 3155 · #C0AD96 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 44
HGSW 9111 · #C0AD96 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 44

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.51
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEC719 · #C2B1A1 · ΔE 1.51 · LRV 42
DET696 · #BCAB9C · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 42
DE6123 · #BFAA97 · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 40
DEBN64 · #BCB19F · ΔE 4.78 · LRV 44

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.74
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-154 · #CCAF9F · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 46
JG-106 · #BFB09A · ΔE 4.24 · LRV 44

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.28
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 60 · #BDA794 · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 41
NO. 293 · #C1B2A2 · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 46
NO. 303 · #CDB19D · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 47

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.74
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0189 · #BFAF9C · ΔE 2.74 · LRV 44
0148 · #C9AC9C · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 44
0175 · #C3AE93 · ΔE 4.43 · LRV 44
0204 · #BBB2A5 · ΔE 4.85 · LRV 45

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.23
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0189 · #BCAB99 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 42
0162 · #CAAB94 · ΔE 4.07 · LRV 44
0204 · #B8AEA2 · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 44
0148 · #C8A99A · ΔE 4.68 · LRV 43

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.29
All neutral at Rodda →
CA056 · #C5B3A0 · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 47
CA046 · #BDAF9F · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 44
CA086 · #BCAD99 · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 43
R033 · #BAB0A5 · ΔE 4.23 · LRV 45

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.47
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-829 · #C1AE94 · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 44

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.52
All neutral at Portola Paints →
HAVANA · #BFA596 · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 40

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.23
All neutral at Kompozit →
0189 · #BCAB99 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 42
0162 · #CAAB94 · ΔE 4.07 · LRV 44
0204 · #B8AEA2 · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 43
0148 · #C8A99A · ΔE 4.68 · LRV 43

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Mink Haze within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

PWL-87 · LRV 43
760B-4 · LRV 44
ECC-57-1 · LRV 44
PMD-94 · LRV 44
S220-3 · LRV 45
PPU7-07 · LRV 44

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C2AE9E in HSL space. Pair Mink Haze with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C2AE9E + #9EB2C2
TRIADIC
#C2AE9E · #9EC2AE · #AE9EC2
ANALOGOUS
#C29EA0 · #C2AE9E · #C2C09E

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.13:1fail
Sample text on black
9.84:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Mink Haze Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Mink Haze 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 MQ2-32 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mink Haze

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Renwick Beige (SW 2805), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mink Haze without repainting risk. See the full Renwick Beige swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mink Haze

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Mink Haze is Driftscape Tan (2106-50) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Driftscape Tan swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Mink Haze

At Valspar, the closest color to Mink Haze is Moose Mousse (3003-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moose Mousse swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mink Haze

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Transcend (PPG1079-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mink Haze without repainting risk. See the full Transcend swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Mink Haze

Glidden's nearest match is Transcend (PPG1079-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mink Haze without repainting risk. See the full Transcend swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mink Haze

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Mink Haze is Natural Twine (411-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Natural Twine swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mink Haze

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mink Haze is Balanced Beige (HGSW 2486) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balanced Beige swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mink Haze

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Coral Clay (DEC719), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mink Haze without repainting risk. See the full Coral Clay swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mink Haze

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Mink Haze. The nearest is Embossed Letter (JG-106) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mink Haze

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Mink Haze is Jitney (NO. 293) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jitney swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mink Haze

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mink Haze is Delicate Honeysweet (0189) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mink Haze

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Mink Haze is Delicate Honeysweet (0189) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Mink Haze

At Rodda, the closest color to Mink Haze is Stoneware (CA046) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stoneware swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Mink Haze

At Kompozit, the closest color to Mink Haze is Delicate Honeysweet (0189) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →

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