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Behr Rustic RoseBXC-13 · #CBBCAE · LRV 52

Rustic Rose reads as a warm red-orange tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr BXC-13 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR RUSTIC ROSE
RGB 203, 188, 174LRV 52

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameRustic Rose
SKUBXC-13
Hex#CBBCAE
RGB203, 188, 174
HSL29°, 22%, 74%
LRV52
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Behr Rustic Rose

At LRV 52, Rustic Rose is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Rustic Rose is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. 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 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 1.06
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7511 · #CDBFB0 · ΔE 1.06 · LRV 53
SW 6065 · #CBB9AB · ΔE 1.51 · LRV 50
SW 9173 · #C8BCAB · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 51
SW 9611 · #CABEAD · ΔE 2.4 · LRV 52

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.96
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
990 · #CABDAF · ΔE 0.96 · LRV 51
CC-396 · #CABDAF · ΔE 0.96 · LRV 51
996 · #C9BEAF · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 51
CC-456 · #C9BEAF · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 51

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.45
All neutral at Valspar →
8005-9B · #D1C0B0 · ΔE 1.45 · LRV 54
V132-2 · #D1C0B0 · ΔE 1.45 · LRV 54.3
2005-10B · #CCB9AC · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 50.7
3003-10B · #D1BEAA · ΔE 2.51 · LRV 53.3

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.32
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG18-03 · #C9B8AA · ΔE 1.32 · LRV 50
PPG15-25 · #C8BCAA · ΔE 2.77 · LRV 51
PPG1023-3 · #C8BFB2 · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 53
PPG1073-4 · #CFBBB0 · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 52

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.32
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1023-3 · #C9BFB2 · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 53
PPG15-25 · #C8BCAB · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 51
40YY 51/084 · #C6BEB0 · ΔE 3.45 · LRV 51
PPG1073-4 · #D0BBB0 · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 52

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.07
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
411-2DB · #CDBDAA · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 52
405-2DB · #C8BFB5 · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 53
420-2DB · #CBC0AD · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 54
421-2DB · #C7BCA8 · ΔE 3.91 · LRV 51
HGSW 2496 · #CDBFB0 · ΔE 1.06 · LRV 53
HGSW 7511 · #CDBFB0 · ΔE 1.06 · LRV 53
HGSW 3066 · #CBB9AB · ΔE 1.51 · LRV 50
HGSW 6065 · #CBB9AB · ΔE 1.51 · LRV 50

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.82
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEGR03 · #C8BDB2 · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 52
DEC752 · #CCBEAC · ΔE 2.09 · LRV 49
DET637 · #C7BDA8 · ΔE 4.64 · LRV 51

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.38
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-133 · #C6BBB2 · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 51
JG-109 · #C5BBAC · ΔE 2.73 · LRV 50
JG-127 · #C7C2BB · ΔE 4.84 · LRV 54

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.15
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. CB2 · #C6BAAA · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 50
NO. 229 · #C7BEB3 · ΔE 2.65 · LRV 52
NO. 283 · #C5BDAC · ΔE 4.21 · LRV 51
NO. 211 · #C9BFAB · ΔE 4.3 · LRV 53

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.17
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0188 · #CEBFAF · ΔE 1.17 · LRV 53
0183 · #CCBDAB · ΔE 1.81 · LRV 52
0567 · #C8C0B4 · ΔE 3.23 · LRV 53
0336 · #C6BCAA · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 51

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.98
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0188 · #CCBBAB · ΔE 0.98 · LRV 52
0183 · #CCBCA9 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 51
0567 · #C7BEB2 · ΔE 2.67 · LRV 52
0139 · #CEBBB3 · ΔE 4.01 · LRV 52

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.33
All neutral at Rodda →
CA069 · #C9BDB1 · ΔE 1.33 · LRV 52
CA034 · #CCBFAE · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 53
CA036 · #C8BAA8 · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 50
CA033 · #C9C0B2 · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 53

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.08
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-784 · #C9BAAA · ΔE 1.08 · LRV 50
C2-800 · #CEC0A9 · ΔE 4.17 · LRV 54
C2-895 · #C8BAA3 · ΔE 4.17 · LRV 50
C2-928 · #C1BCB3 · ΔE 4.57 · LRV 51

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.86
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-LT-13 · #C2B8B2 · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 49

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.36
All neutral at Portola Paints →
TOPANGA · #D4C0AF · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 55

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.98
All neutral at Kompozit →
0188 · #CCBBAB · ΔE 0.98 · LRV 51
0183 · #CCBCA9 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 52
0567 · #C7BEB2 · ΔE 2.67 · LRV 52
0139 · #CEBBB3 · ΔE 4.01 · LRV 52

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

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

PPU5-13 · LRV 52
ECC-44-1 · LRV 51
T13-8 · LRV 52
HDC-NT-16G · LRV 51
T12-14 · LRV 53
T16-06 · LRV 53

Coordinated palette

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

COMPLEMENTARY
#CBBCAE + #AEBDCB
TRIADIC
#CBBCAE · #AECBBC · #BCAECB
ANALOGOUS
#CBAEAF · #CBBCAE · #CBCBAE

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.85:1fail
Sample text on black
11.34:1AAA

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

Behr Rustic Rose Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Rustic Rose 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-13 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rustic Rose

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rustic Rose is Minimalist (SW 9611) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 52) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Minimalist swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rustic Rose

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Rustic Rose is Hampshire Taupe (990). 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 51 vs 52). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Hampshire Taupe and you'll get the same color. See the full Hampshire Taupe swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Rustic Rose

At Valspar, the closest color to Rustic Rose is Dust Bunny (2005-10B) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50.7 vs 52) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dust Bunny swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rustic Rose

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rustic Rose is Pueblo (PPG1073-4) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 52) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pueblo swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Rustic Rose

At Glidden, the closest color to Rustic Rose is Stonington (PPG15-25) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 52) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stonington swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rustic Rose

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Rustic Rose is Crumcake (411-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 52) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crumcake swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rustic Rose

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Social Call (HGSW 3066), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It runs slightly darker (LRV 50 vs 52) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rustic Rose without repainting risk. See the full Social Call swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rustic Rose

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Moonbeam (DEGR03), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 52) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rustic Rose without repainting risk. See the full Moonbeam swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rustic Rose

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Rustic Rose is Solid Wood (JG-109) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 50 vs 52) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Solid Wood swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rustic Rose

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Rustic Rose is Elephant's Breath (NO. 229) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 52) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Elephant's Breath swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rustic Rose

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Moth Wing (0183), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 52) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rustic Rose without repainting risk. See the full Moth Wing swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rustic Rose

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Rustic Rose is Baguette (0188). 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 52 vs 52). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Baguette and you'll get the same color. See the full Baguette swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Rustic Rose

Rodda's nearest match is Malt (CA069), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 52) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rustic Rose without repainting risk. See the full Malt swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Rustic Rose

C2 Paint's nearest match is Cappuccino Froth (C2-784), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It runs slightly darker (LRV 50 vs 52) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rustic Rose without repainting risk. See the full Cappuccino Froth swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Rustic Rose

Clare has no exact twin of Rustic Rose. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 49 vs 52). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Rustic Rose

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Rustic Rose is Topanga (TOPANGA) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 52) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Topanga swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Rustic Rose

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Rustic Rose is Baguette (0188). 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 51 vs 52). If Kompozit is your counter, order Baguette and you'll get the same color. See the full Baguette swatch →

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