Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Nurturing |
| SKU | T18-16 |
| Hex | #A1A97B |
| RGB | 161, 169, 123 |
| HSL | 70°, 21%, 57% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| Family | Green |
About Behr Nurturing
Nurturing sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.
Nurturing is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
Sherwin-Williams
Clare
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Valspar
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Nurturing 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 #A1A97B in HSL space. Pair Nurturing 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 Nurturing Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nurturing 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 T18-16 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nurturing
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Soil Topper (227-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Nurturing without repainting risk. See the full Soil Topper swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Nurturing
Clare's nearest match is Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Nurturing without repainting risk. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nurturing
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Nurturing is Dill Grass (DE5536) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dill Grass swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nurturing
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Nurturing is Guacamole (PPG1121-5) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Guacamole swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nurturing
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Nurturing is Russell Green (CW-495) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Russell Green swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nurturing
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Nurturing is Glade Green (SW 9669) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glade Green swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Nurturing
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Nurturing. The nearest is Creeping Thyme (BD77) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Creeping Thyme swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nurturing
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Nurturing. The nearest is French Pear (0415) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Pear swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Nurturing
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Nurturing — the nearest deck color, Bamboo Forest (0401), is clearly different (ΔE 5.63). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Behr T18-16 instead. See the full Bamboo Forest swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Nurturing
Valspar doesn't make a true equivalent of Nurturing — the nearest deck color, Geek Chic (P022), is clearly different (ΔE 6.02). For an exact match, any Valspar retailer can custom-tint Behr T18-16 instead. See the full Geek Chic swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Nurturing
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Nurturing — the nearest deck color, Breakfast Room Green (NO. 81), is clearly different (ΔE 6.49). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr T18-16 instead. See the full Breakfast Room Green swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Nurturing
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Nurturing — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 7.29). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr T18-16 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Nurturing
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Nurturing — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 8.65). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr T18-16 instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →