Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Pacific Bluffs |
| SKU | S240-4 |
| Hex | #C2A487 |
| RGB | 194, 164, 135 |
| HSL | 29°, 33%, 65% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Pacific Bluffs
Pacific Bluffs sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Pacific Bluffs 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
15 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Pacific Bluffs 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 #C2A487 in HSL space. Pair Pacific Bluffs 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 Pacific Bluffs Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pacific Bluffs 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 S240-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pacific Bluffs
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Pacific Bluffs is Farro (SW 9103). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Farro and you'll get the same color. See the full Farro swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pacific Bluffs
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cafe Royal (1130), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pacific Bluffs without repainting risk. See the full Cafe Royal swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pacific Bluffs
Valspar's nearest match is Woven Jute (8004-14D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pacific Bluffs without repainting risk. See the full Woven Jute swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pacific Bluffs
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Pacific Bluffs is Siesta Dreams (PPG1080-4) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Siesta Dreams swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Pacific Bluffs
Glidden's nearest match is Onionskin Tan (00YY 37/221), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pacific Bluffs without repainting risk. See the full Onionskin Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pacific Bluffs
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Pacific Bluffs. The nearest is Towrope (417-3DB) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Towrope swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pacific Bluffs
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pacific Bluffs is Bombay Beach (HGSW 3105) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bombay Beach swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pacific Bluffs
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Iced Coffee (DEBN48), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pacific Bluffs without repainting risk. See the full Iced Coffee swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pacific Bluffs
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Tailored Tan (0239), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pacific Bluffs without repainting risk. See the full Tailored Tan swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pacific Bluffs
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Pacific Bluffs. The nearest is Highlight (0275) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Highlight swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Pacific Bluffs
At Rodda, the closest color to Pacific Bluffs is Sand Sculpture (CA094) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sand Sculpture swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pacific Bluffs
C2 Paint's nearest match is Buff Orpington (BD32), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pacific Bluffs without repainting risk. See the full Buff Orpington swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Pacific Bluffs
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Pacific Bluffs is Coda (CODA) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coda swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pacific Bluffs
Kompozit has no exact twin of Pacific Bluffs. The nearest is Highlight (0275) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Highlight swatch →