Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Opus |
| SKU | T16-20 |
| Hex | #73685E |
| RGB | 115, 104, 94 |
| HSL | 29°, 10%, 41% |
| LRV | 14 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Opus
With an LRV of 14, Opus is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Opus works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Opus 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 #73685E in HSL space. Pair Opus 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 Opus Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Opus 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 T16-20 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Opus
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Opus is Garret Gray (SW 6075) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garret Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Opus
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Bear Creek (1470), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 14) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Opus without repainting risk. See the full Bear Creek swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Opus
Valspar has no exact twin of Opus. The nearest is Vintage Boots (M350) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14.8 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Boots swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Opus
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Opus is Granite (PPG1022-6) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Granite swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Opus
The closest Glidden equivalent of Opus is Monterey Cliffs (10YY 14/080). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14). If Glidden is your counter, order Monterey Cliffs and you'll get the same color. See the full Monterey Cliffs swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Opus
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Twilight Taupe (420-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Opus without repainting risk. See the full Twilight Taupe swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Opus
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Opus is Weather Worn (HGSW 2472) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Weather Worn swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Opus
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Cocoa Powder (DET631), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Opus without repainting risk. See the full Cocoa Powder swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Opus
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Opus. The nearest is Salvaged (JG-147) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Salvaged swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Opus
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Opus is London Clay (NO. 244) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full London Clay swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Opus
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Opus is Monk's Cloth (0220) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monk's Cloth swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Opus
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Grey Locks (0570), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 14) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Opus without repainting risk. See the full Grey Locks swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Opus
Rodda's nearest match is Saddlery (CA078), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Opus without repainting risk. See the full Saddlery swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Opus
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Opus. The nearest is Toadstool (C2-902) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Toadstool swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Opus
Clare has no exact twin of Opus. The nearest is Coffee Date (PNT100-DP-53) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coffee Date swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Opus
Kompozit's nearest match is Grey Locks (0570), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Opus without repainting risk. See the full Grey Locks swatch →