Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Mountain Shade |
| SKU | ECC-47-1 |
| Hex | #B1AB9A |
| RGB | 177, 171, 154 |
| HSL | 44°, 13%, 65% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Mountain Shade
Mountain Shade sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.
Mountain Shade 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
17 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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Mountain Shade 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 #B1AB9A in HSL space. Pair Mountain Shade 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 Mountain Shade Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mountain Shade 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 ECC-47-1 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mountain Shade
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Mountain Shade is Chatroom (SW 6171). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Chatroom and you'll get the same color. See the full Chatroom swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mountain Shade
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Mountain Shade is Kid Gloves (CSP-175). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Kid Gloves and you'll get the same color. See the full Kid Gloves swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mountain Shade
The closest Valspar equivalent of Mountain Shade is Artemis (8006-1D). 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 40 vs 41). If Valspar is your counter, order Artemis and you'll get the same color. See the full Artemis swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mountain Shade
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Sharkskin (PPG1025-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mountain Shade without repainting risk. See the full Sharkskin swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mountain Shade
Glidden's nearest match is Olive It (PPG1032-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Mountain Shade without repainting risk. See the full Olive It swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mountain Shade
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Mountain Shade is Promenade Gray (422-4DB). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Promenade Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Promenade Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mountain Shade
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Mountain Shade is Chatroom (HGSW 3225). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Chatroom and you'll get the same color. See the full Chatroom swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mountain Shade
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Shaggy Barked (DEC771), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mountain Shade without repainting risk. See the full Shaggy Barked swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mountain Shade
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Drawing Room (JG-157), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mountain Shade without repainting risk. See the full Drawing Room swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mountain Shade
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Mountain Shade is Vitty Green (NO. G3) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vitty Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mountain Shade
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Salem Clay (H107), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mountain Shade without repainting risk. See the full Salem Clay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mountain Shade
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Mountain Shade is Langdon Dove (H0107) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Langdon Dove swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mountain Shade
At Rodda, the closest color to Mountain Shade is Greenhouse (CA169) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greenhouse swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mountain Shade
C2 Paint's nearest match is Burlap (C2-892), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mountain Shade without repainting risk. See the full Burlap swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mountain Shade
At Kompozit, the closest color to Mountain Shade is In the Hills (0561) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Hills swatch →