Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Pure Earth |
| SKU | PPU7-05 |
| Hex | #A79481 |
| RGB | 167, 148, 129 |
| HSL | 30°, 18%, 58% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Pure Earth
Pure Earth sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Pure Earth 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Pure Earth 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 #A79481 in HSL space. Pair Pure Earth 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 Pure Earth Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pure Earth 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 PPU7-05 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pure Earth
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Pure Earth is Sanderling (SW 7513). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Sanderling and you'll get the same color. See the full Sanderling swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pure Earth
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Pure Earth is Beige Gray (ES-51) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 41 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beige Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pure Earth
At Valspar, the closest color to Pure Earth is Wild Mushroom (3007-9C) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.7 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Mushroom swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pure Earth
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Rapid Rock (PPG15-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pure Earth without repainting risk. See the full Rapid Rock swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Pure Earth
At Glidden, the closest color to Pure Earth is Woodruff Beige (90YR 31/131) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Woodruff Beige swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pure Earth
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Pure Earth is Bay Harbor Dock (417-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bay Harbor Dock swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pure Earth
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Pure Earth is Domaine (HGSW 3443). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Domaine and you'll get the same color. See the full Domaine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pure Earth
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Pure Earth is Early American Classic (DESS43) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Early American Classic swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pure Earth
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Pure Earth is Trenton Taupe (H113) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trenton Taupe swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pure Earth
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Pure Earth is Rain Barrel (H0113) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Barrel swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Pure Earth
Rodda's nearest match is Soft Maple Wood (R039), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pure Earth without repainting risk. See the full Soft Maple Wood swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pure Earth
C2 Paint's nearest match is Scout (C2-826), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pure Earth without repainting risk. See the full Scout swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Pure Earth
Backdrop's nearest match is Anita (BD-AN), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pure Earth without repainting risk. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pure Earth
At Kompozit, the closest color to Pure Earth is Country Dweller (0176) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Country Dweller swatch →