Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Modern History |
| SKU | MQ2-28 |
| Hex | #BC9F7D |
| RGB | 188, 159, 125 |
| HSL | 32°, 32%, 61% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Modern History
Modern History 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.
Modern History 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 Modern History 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 #BC9F7D in HSL space. Pair Modern History 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 Modern History Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Modern History 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 MQ2-28 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Modern History
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Mesa Tan (SW 7695), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Modern History without repainting risk. See the full Mesa Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Modern History
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Modern History is Sherwood Tan (1054) — very close at ΔE 2.2, 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 Sherwood Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Modern History
At Valspar, the closest color to Modern History is Caraway Seed (3005-9C) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37.5 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caraway Seed swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Modern History
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Modern History is Maison De Campagne (PPG15-01) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Maison De Campagne swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Modern History
Glidden's nearest match is Warm Caramel (10YY 35/196), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Modern History without repainting risk. See the full Warm Caramel swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Modern History
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Modern History is Southwood Lane (414-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.5, 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 Modern History
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Modern History is Latte (HGSW 3145) — very close at ΔE 2.05, 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 Modern History
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Tan Plan (DE6137), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Modern History without repainting risk. See the full Tan Plan swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Modern History
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Modern History. The nearest is Entrance Hall Pink (NO. 61) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Entrance Hall Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Modern History
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Modern History. The nearest is Vintage Gold (0282) at ΔE 3.71 — 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 Vintage Gold swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Modern History
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Modern History is Cocoa Nib (0260). At ΔE 0.34 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 Cocoa Nib and you'll get the same color. See the full Cocoa Nib swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Modern History
Rodda's nearest match is Badlands (CA106), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Modern History without repainting risk. See the full Badlands swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Modern History
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Modern History. The nearest is Garbanzo (C2-843) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garbanzo swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Modern History
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Modern History. The nearest is Coda (CODA) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coda swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Modern History
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Modern History is Cocoa Nib (0260). At ΔE 0.34 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 Kompozit is your counter, order Cocoa Nib and you'll get the same color. See the full Cocoa Nib swatch →