Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Natural Chamois |
| SKU | HDC-NT-16 |
| Hex | #BCA88D |
| RGB | 188, 168, 141 |
| HSL | 34°, 26%, 65% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Natural Chamois
Natural Chamois 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.
Natural Chamois 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
16 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
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Natural Chamois 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 #BCA88D in HSL space. Pair Natural Chamois 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 Natural Chamois Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Natural Chamois 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-16 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Natural Chamois
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Basket Beige (SW 6143), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Natural Chamois without repainting risk. See the full Basket Beige swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Natural Chamois
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Hillsborough Beige (1033), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Natural Chamois without repainting risk. See the full Hillsborough Beige swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Natural Chamois
The closest Valspar equivalent of Natural Chamois is Brown Bunny (T577). 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 41.3 vs 41). If Valspar is your counter, order Brown Bunny and you'll get the same color. See the full Brown Bunny swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Natural Chamois
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Natural Chamois is Prairie Dust (PPG1102-4) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Prairie Dust swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Natural Chamois
At Glidden, the closest color to Natural Chamois is Prairie Dust (PPG1102-4) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Prairie Dust swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Natural Chamois
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Natural Chamois is Khaki-ed (419-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Khaki-ed swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Natural Chamois
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Natural Chamois is Universal Khaki (HGSW 3185) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Universal Khaki swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Natural Chamois
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Natural Chamois is Sepia Tone (DET638) — very close at ΔE 2.51, 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 Sepia Tone swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Natural Chamois
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Natural Chamois. The nearest is Smoked Trout (NO. 60) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Natural Chamois
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Natural Chamois is Highlight (0275) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Highlight swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Natural Chamois
Hirshfield's's nearest match is 3am Latte (0175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Natural Chamois without repainting risk. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Natural Chamois
Rodda's nearest match is Sand Sculpture (CA094), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Natural Chamois without repainting risk. See the full Sand Sculpture swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Natural Chamois
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Natural Chamois is Trenchcoat (C2-893) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trenchcoat swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Natural Chamois
Kompozit's nearest match is 3am Latte (0175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Natural Chamois without repainting risk. See the full 3am Latte swatch →