Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Rich Bordeaux |
| SKU | BXC-87 |
| Hex | #3C323D |
| RGB | 60, 50, 61 |
| HSL | 295°, 10%, 22% |
| LRV | 4 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Black |
About Behr Rich Bordeaux
At LRV 4, Rich Bordeaux is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its violet 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Rich Bordeaux earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Near-blacks like this are best as contrast — doors, trim, cabinets, window frames.
Closest matches by brand
10 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 black from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Rich Bordeaux 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 #3C323D in HSL space. Pair Rich Bordeaux 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 Rich Bordeaux Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rich Bordeaux 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 BXC-87 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rich Bordeaux
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Rich Bordeaux is Tulsa Twilight (2070-10) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 5 vs 4) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tulsa Twilight swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rich Bordeaux
Valspar has no exact twin of Rich Bordeaux. The nearest is Nevermore (8004-48G) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 3 vs 4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nevermore swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rich Bordeaux
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Rich Bordeaux. The nearest is Bohemian Black (HGSW 6988) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 4 vs 4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bohemian Black swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rich Bordeaux
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Rich Bordeaux is Eleanor Ann (1229) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 6 vs 4) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Eleanor Ann swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rich Bordeaux
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Rich Bordeaux is Angus (BD49) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 4 vs 4) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Angus swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Rich Bordeaux
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Rich Bordeaux. The nearest is Dancing Shoes (DANCING SHOES) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 4 vs 4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dancing Shoes swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rich Bordeaux
At Kompozit, the closest color to Rich Bordeaux is Eleanor Ann (1229) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 4 vs 4) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Eleanor Ann swatch →