Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Muscatel |
| SKU | HDC-NT-26 |
| Hex | #7A6A69 |
| RGB | 122, 106, 105 |
| HSL | 4°, 7%, 45% |
| LRV | 15 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Muscatel
With an LRV of 15, Muscatel 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.
Muscatel works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Muscatel 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 #7A6A69 in HSL space. Pair Muscatel 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 Muscatel Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Muscatel 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 HDC-NT-26 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Muscatel
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Muscatel is Patchwork Plum (SW 22) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Patchwork Plum swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Muscatel
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Muscatel is Kasbah (AF-640) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kasbah swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Muscatel
The closest Valspar equivalent of Muscatel is Roaming Pony (1003-9B). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 14.7 vs 15). If Valspar is your counter, order Roaming Pony and you'll get the same color. See the full Roaming Pony swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Muscatel
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Muscatel is Bold Brandy (PPG1017-6) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bold Brandy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Muscatel
At Glidden, the closest color to Muscatel is Bold Brandy (PPG1017-6) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bold Brandy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Muscatel
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Muscatel is Embarked (443-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Embarked swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Muscatel
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Muscatel. The nearest is Weather Worn (HGSW 2472) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Weather Worn swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Muscatel
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Hickory Cliff (DE6397), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Muscatel without repainting risk. See the full Hickory Cliff swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Muscatel
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Muscatel. The nearest is London Clay (NO. 244) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full London Clay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Muscatel
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Muscatel. The nearest is Emu (0549) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Emu swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Muscatel
Rodda's nearest match is Dusk Til Dawn (R112), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Muscatel without repainting risk. See the full Dusk Til Dawn swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Muscatel
At Clare, the closest color to Muscatel is Coffee Date (PNT100-DP-53) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coffee Date swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Muscatel
Kompozit has no exact twin of Muscatel. The nearest is Emu (0549) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Emu swatch →