Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Quail Ridge |
| SKU | ECC-18-1 |
| Hex | #ACA397 |
| RGB | 172, 163, 151 |
| HSL | 34°, 11%, 63% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Quail Ridge
Quail Ridge 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 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.
Quail Ridge 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
17 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
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Quail Ridge 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 #ACA397 in HSL space. Pair Quail Ridge 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 Quail Ridge Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Quail Ridge 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 ECC-18-1 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Quail Ridge
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Quail Ridge is Mega Greige (SW 7031). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Mega Greige and you'll get the same color. See the full Mega Greige swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Quail Ridge
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Quail Ridge is Quicksand (CSP-200). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Quicksand and you'll get the same color. See the full Quicksand swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Quail Ridge
Valspar's nearest match is Smoked Oyster (6005-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.3 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quail Ridge without repainting risk. See the full Smoked Oyster swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Quail Ridge
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Quail Ridge. The nearest is Aldabra (PPG14-28) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aldabra swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Quail Ridge
Glidden's nearest match is Heron Grey (20YY 37/094), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quail Ridge without repainting risk. See the full Heron Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Quail Ridge
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Quail Ridge is Drifted Wood (443-3DB). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Drifted Wood and you'll get the same color. See the full Drifted Wood swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Quail Ridge
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Quail Ridge is False Creek Greige (HGSW 3465). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order False Creek Greige and you'll get the same color. See the full False Creek Greige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Quail Ridge
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Rocky Mountain Clay (DEBN65), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quail Ridge without repainting risk. See the full Rocky Mountain Clay swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Quail Ridge
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Quaint Cottage (JG-114), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quail Ridge without repainting risk. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Quail Ridge
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Quail Ridge is Light Gray (NO. 17) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Quail Ridge
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Quail Ridge is Drifting Sand (0218). At ΔE 0.3 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Drifting Sand and you'll get the same color. See the full Drifting Sand swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Quail Ridge
Hirshfield's's nearest match is In the Hills (0561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quail Ridge without repainting risk. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Quail Ridge
Rodda's nearest match is Pebbles (CA041), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quail Ridge without repainting risk. See the full Pebbles swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Quail Ridge
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Quail Ridge is Motley (C2-797) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Motley swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Quail Ridge
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Quail Ridge is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Quail Ridge
Kompozit's nearest match is In the Hills (0561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quail Ridge without repainting risk. See the full In the Hills swatch →