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Behr Peanut Butter270F-4 · #C7A176 · LRV 39

Peanut Butter reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr 270F-4 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR PEANUT BUTTER
RGB 199, 161, 118LRV 39

Color spec

BrandBehr
NamePeanut Butter
SKU270F-4
Hex#C7A176
RGB199, 161, 118
HSL32°, 42%, 62%
LRV39
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Behr Peanut Butter

Peanut Butter sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.

Peanut Butter 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 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.57
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9024 · #CBA576 · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 41
SW 12 · #C19F6E · ΔE 2.67 · LRV 37
SW 7720 · #C7A485 · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 40
SW 9103 · #C1A485 · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 40

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.71
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
HC-42 · #CAA378 · ΔE 0.71 · LRV 40
AF-360 · #C49F78 · ΔE 1.25 · LRV 37
1111 · #CAA472 · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 40
1097 · #C2A579 · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 39

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.32
All neutral at Valspar →
8003-20E · #C29D74 · ΔE 1.32 · LRV 37
M147 · #CBA77C · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 42.1
3004-7C · #C99C69 · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 37.3
3005-9C · #BDA076 · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 37.5

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.14
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1088-5 · #C8A375 · ΔE 1.14 · LRV 40
PPG1089-5 · #C6A06D · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 38
PPG1095-5 · #C2A377 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 39
PPG1082-5 · #C89C75 · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 37

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.01
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1088-5 · #C9A375 · ΔE 1.01 · LRV 40
PPG1089-5 · #C7A06C · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 38
PPG1095-5 · #C2A377 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 39
20YY 37/293 · #C0A171 · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 37

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.38
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
315-4DB · #C59D6F · ΔE 1.38 · LRV 37
318-5DB · #C6A271 · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 39
214-4DB · #CE9F6A · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 39
220-5DB · #C3A672 · ΔE 4.58 · LRV 40
HGSW 2174 · #CBA576 · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 42
HGSW 9024 · #CBA576 · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 42
HGSW 2155 · #CCA683 · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 42
HGSW 6115 · #CCA683 · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 42

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.72
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6137 · #C19E78 · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 35
DEBN48 · #C3A381 · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 39
DE6144 · #C0A480 · ΔE 3.23 · LRV 37
DEC729 · #C3A679 · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 38

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.13
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 53 · #CAA36C · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 40
NO. 61 · #C49E80 · ΔE 4.3 · LRV 38

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.09
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0255 · #C7A071 · ΔE 1.09 · LRV 39
0246 · #CBA677 · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 41
0891 · #C1A371 · ΔE 3.84 · LRV 39
0267 · #C1A780 · ΔE 3.99 · LRV 40

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.32
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0246 · #CAA272 · ΔE 1.32 · LRV 39
0891 · #C2A06D · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 37
0267 · #BEA27B · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 38

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.24
All neutral at Rodda →
CA119 · #CBA881 · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 42
CA108 · #C8A886 · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 42
CA106 · #BD9E7F · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 37
CA107 · #BEA182 · ΔE 3.76 · LRV 38

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.88
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-858 · #C8A67A · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 41
C2-619 · #C09D6D · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 36
BD69 · #C59A69 · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 36
BD32 · #C5A382 · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 40

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.81
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-DP-59 · #C29F68 · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 37

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.32
All neutral at Kompozit →
0246 · #CAA272 · ΔE 1.32 · LRV 40
0891 · #C2A06D · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 38
0267 · #BEA27B · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 38

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Peanut Butter within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

ICC-62 · LRV 39
PPU4-16 · LRV 40
BXC-70 · LRV 40
S250-4 · LRV 38
QE-21 · LRV 40
S280-4 · LRV 39

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C7A176 in HSL space. Pair Peanut Butter with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C7A176 + #769CC7
TRIADIC
#C7A176 · #76C7A1 · #A176C7
ANALOGOUS
#C77976 · #C7A176 · #C4C776

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.39:1fail
Sample text on black
8.79:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Peanut Butter Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Peanut Butter 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 270F-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Peanut Butter

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Vintage Gold (SW 9024), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Peanut Butter without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Gold swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Peanut Butter

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Peanut Butter is Roxbury Caramel (HC-42). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Roxbury Caramel and you'll get the same color. See the full Roxbury Caramel swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Peanut Butter

Valspar's nearest match is Warm Nutmeg (8003-20E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Peanut Butter without repainting risk. See the full Warm Nutmeg swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Peanut Butter

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Outback (PPG1088-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Peanut Butter without repainting risk. See the full Outback swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Peanut Butter

Glidden's nearest match is Outback (PPG1088-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Peanut Butter without repainting risk. See the full Outback swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Peanut Butter

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Peanut Butter is Cork Board (318-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cork Board swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Peanut Butter

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Grecian Gold (HGSW 2174), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Peanut Butter without repainting risk. See the full Grecian Gold swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Peanut Butter

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Peanut Butter is Medallion (DEC729) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Medallion swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Peanut Butter

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Peanut Butter is Cane (NO. 53) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cane swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Peanut Butter

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Back to Basics (0255), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Peanut Butter without repainting risk. See the full Back to Basics swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Peanut Butter

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Cinnamon Toast (0246), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Peanut Butter without repainting risk. See the full Cinnamon Toast swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Peanut Butter

Rodda has no exact twin of Peanut Butter. The nearest is Chisel (CA107) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chisel swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Peanut Butter

C2 Paint's nearest match is Gold Digger (C2-858), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Peanut Butter without repainting risk. See the full Gold Digger swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Peanut Butter

Clare has no exact twin of Peanut Butter. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Peanut Butter

Kompozit's nearest match is Cinnamon Toast (0246), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Peanut Butter without repainting risk. See the full Cinnamon Toast swatch →

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