Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Modern Mocha |
| SKU | N150-4 |
| Hex | #947F78 |
| RGB | 148, 127, 120 |
| HSL | 15°, 12%, 53% |
| LRV | 23 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Behr Modern Mocha
With an LRV of 23, Modern Mocha is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Modern Mocha works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Modern Mocha 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 #947F78 in HSL space. Pair Modern Mocha 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 Mocha Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Modern Mocha 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 N150-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Modern Mocha
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Modern Mocha. The nearest is Timeless Taupe (SW 9579) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Timeless Taupe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Modern Mocha
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Modern Mocha is Smoked Oyster (2109-40) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoked Oyster swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Modern Mocha
At Valspar, the closest color to Modern Mocha is Irish Tea (1004-9C) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22.9 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Irish Tea swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Modern Mocha
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Modern Mocha is Peppered Pecan (PPG1074-5) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peppered Pecan swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Modern Mocha
At Glidden, the closest color to Modern Mocha is Ranch Mink (PPG1075-5) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ranch Mink swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Modern Mocha
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Modern Mocha is Lab Gray (447-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lab Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Modern Mocha
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Modern Mocha is Benevolent Beige (HGSW 3433) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Benevolent Beige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Modern Mocha
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Carmel Mission (DET694), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Modern Mocha without repainting risk. See the full Carmel Mission swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Modern Mocha
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Modern Mocha is Emerging Leaf (0135) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Emerging Leaf swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Modern Mocha
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Modern Mocha. The nearest is Emerging Leaf (0135) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Emerging Leaf swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Modern Mocha
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Modern Mocha. The nearest is Stonewall (BD35) at ΔE 4.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stonewall swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Modern Mocha
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Modern Mocha. The nearest is Jolene (JOLENE) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jolene swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Modern Mocha
Kompozit has no exact twin of Modern Mocha. The nearest is Emerging Leaf (0135) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Emerging Leaf swatch →