Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Moon Rock |
| SKU | QE-58 |
| Hex | #A1998C |
| RGB | 161, 153, 140 |
| HSL | 37°, 10%, 59% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Moon Rock
Moon Rock sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Moon Rock 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
19 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Moon Rock 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 #A1998C in HSL space. Pair Moon Rock 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 Moon Rock Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Moon Rock 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 QE-58 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Moon Rock
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Pavestone (SW 7642), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Moon Rock without repainting risk. See the full Pavestone swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Moon Rock
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Moon Rock is Briarwood (HC-175). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Briarwood and you'll get the same color. See the full Briarwood swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Moon Rock
The closest Valspar equivalent of Moon Rock is Tornado Watch (6002-2A). 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 33 vs 32). If Valspar is your counter, order Tornado Watch and you'll get the same color. See the full Tornado Watch swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Moon Rock
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Moon Rock is Gray By Me (PPG1008-4). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Gray By Me and you'll get the same color. See the full Gray By Me swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Moon Rock
The closest Glidden equivalent of Moon Rock is Gray By Me (PPG1008-4). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Glidden is your counter, order Gray By Me and you'll get the same color. See the full Gray By Me swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Moon Rock
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Dusky Gray (439-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Moon Rock without repainting risk. See the full Dusky Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Moon Rock
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Moon Rock. The nearest is Highland Grey (HGSW 2444) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Highland Grey swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Moon Rock
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Moon Rock is Well Balanced (DEGR26) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Well Balanced swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Moon Rock
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Moon Rock is Antiquing (JG-128) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Moon Rock
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Moon Rock. The nearest is Worsted (NO. 284) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Worsted swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Moon Rock
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Trenton Taupe (H113), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Moon Rock without repainting risk. See the full Trenton Taupe swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Moon Rock
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Moon Rock is Rain Barrel (H0113) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Barrel swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Moon Rock
At Rodda, the closest color to Moon Rock is Anise (CA155) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anise swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Moon Rock
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Moon Rock is Darwin (C2-810) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Darwin swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Moon Rock
Portola Paints's nearest match is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Moon Rock without repainting risk. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Moon Rock
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Moon Rock. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Moon Rock
Backdrop has no exact twin of Moon Rock. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Moon Rock
At Kompozit, the closest color to Moon Rock is Young Colt (0198) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Young Colt swatch →