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Behr Mountain ShadeECC-47-1 · #B1AB9A · LRV 41

Mountain Shade 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 ECC-47-1 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR MOUNTAIN SHADE
RGB 177, 171, 154LRV 41

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameMountain Shade
SKUECC-47-1
Hex#B1AB9A
RGB177, 171, 154
HSL44°, 13%, 65%
LRV41
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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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 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 0.52
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7644 · #B2AC9C · ΔE 0.52 · LRV 41
SW 6171 · #B0AB9C · ΔE 0.84 · LRV 41
SW 9592 · #B0A899 · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 40
SW 6164 · #B2AC96 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 41

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.55
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
CSP-175 · #B2AB99 · ΔE 0.55 · LRV 41
1487 · #AEAA9A · ΔE 1.06 · LRV 40
CW-55 · #B4AC99 · ΔE 1.13 · LRV 42
ES-72 · #AEAA9D · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 40

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.73
All neutral at Valspar →
8006-1D · #B0A998 · ΔE 0.73 · LRV 40
T679 · #ACA996 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 39.5
8004-23C · #B4AC95 · ΔE 2.25 · LRV 41
M311 · #AAAB99 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 39.9

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.3
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1025-4 · #B0AA9C · ΔE 1.3 · LRV 40
PPG1032-3 · #ADAA9A · ΔE 1.54 · LRV 40
PPG1000-3 · #B0A99D · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 40
PPG1023-4 · #B5AA9C · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 41

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.55
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1032-3 · #AEAB9A · ΔE 1.55 · LRV 40
PPG1025-4 · #B1AA9C · ΔE 1.55 · LRV 40
PPG1000-3 · #B0A99D · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 40
PPG1023-4 · #B5AB9C · ΔE 2.54 · LRV 41

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.52
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
421-3DB · #B2AC9C · ΔE 0.52 · LRV 41
422-4DB · #B0AB9C · ΔE 0.84 · LRV 41
419-4DB · #B8A992 · ΔE 4.25 · LRV 40
HGSW 3225 · #B0AB9C · ΔE 0.84 · LRV 41
HGSW 6171 · #B0AB9C · ΔE 0.84 · LRV 41
HGSW 3235 · #B2AC96 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 41
HGSW 6164 · #B2AC96 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 41

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.94
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEGR35 · #AEA898 · ΔE 0.94 · LRV 39
DEC771 · #B3AB98 · ΔE 1.08 · LRV 38
DEBN71 · #B3AE99 · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 42
DEGR17 · #AEAAA2 · ΔE 3.85 · LRV 41

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.32
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-157 · #B4AD9E · ΔE 1.32 · LRV 42
JG-113 · #B7AF9F · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 43
JG-110 · #B5A89A · ΔE 4.33 · LRV 40
JG-118 · #ACA9A3 · ΔE 4.81 · LRV 40

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.74
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 5 · #B2ADA0 · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 42
NO. G3 · #ADAB9D · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 40
NO. 17 · #AFA592 · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 38
NO. 18 · #B0AF9B · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 42

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.47
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
H107 · #B4AB99 · ΔE 1.47 · LRV 40
0226 · #B3A994 · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 40
0372 · #B0AB94 · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 40
0561 · #B1AA9F · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 40

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.08
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
H0107 · #B5AB9A · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 42
0372 · #ADA791 · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 39
0561 · #AEA69B · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 39
0345 · #B5AB8F · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 41

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.18
All neutral at Rodda →
CA153 · #B5AE9B · ΔE 1.18 · LRV 42
CA169 · #ACAA97 · ΔE 2.43 · LRV 40
CA080 · #B6ADA0 · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 42
CA164 · #AEADA1 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 42

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.41
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-892 · #B1A995 · ΔE 1.41 · LRV 40
C2-814 · #B2A797 · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 39
C2-941 · #ACAEA2 · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 42
C2-812 · #B9AA98 · ΔE 4.44 · LRV 41

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.09
All neutral at Portola Paints →
TIKAL · #BDB49A · ΔE 4.09 · LRV 46
ABERDEEN · #B2B4AA · ΔE 4.95 · LRV 45

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.21
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-CT · #A89E8A · ΔE 4.21 · LRV 33

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.35
All neutral at Kompozit →
0372 · #ADA791 · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 39
0561 · #AEA69B · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 39
0345 · #B5AB8F · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 41

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The 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.

PPF-33 · LRV 41
PPU25-06 · LRV 42
HDC-CL-05G · LRV 40
MQ2-20 · LRV 40
N190-4 · LRV 40
MQ6-27 · LRV 39

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#B1AB9A + #9AA0B1
TRIADIC
#B1AB9A · #9AB1AB · #AB9AB1
ANALOGOUS
#B19F9A · #B1AB9A · #ABB19A

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.29:1fail
Sample text on black
9.16:1AAA

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 →

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