Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Safari Vest |
| SKU | PPU7-22 |
| Hex | #B2A590 |
| RGB | 178, 165, 144 |
| HSL | 37°, 18%, 63% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Safari Vest
Safari Vest sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Safari Vest 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
18 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
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Safari Vest 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 #B2A590 in HSL space. Pair Safari Vest 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 Safari Vest Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Safari Vest 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 PPU7-22 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Safari Vest
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Stone Lion (SW 7507), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Safari Vest without repainting risk. See the full Stone Lion swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Safari Vest
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Safari Vest is Rocky Beach (CSP-190). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Rocky Beach and you'll get the same color. See the full Rocky Beach swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Safari Vest
The closest Valspar equivalent of Safari Vest is Earthy Beige (M351). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 40.1 vs 38). If Valspar is your counter, order Earthy Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Earthy Beige swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Safari Vest
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Safari Vest is El Capitan (PPG1020-4) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full El Capitan swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Safari Vest
At Glidden, the closest color to Safari Vest is Palm Springs Tan (20YY 39/130) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Palm Springs Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Safari Vest
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Safari Vest is Principle Greige (420-3DB). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Principle Greige and you'll get the same color. See the full Principle Greige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Safari Vest
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Stone Lion (HGSW 3445), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Safari Vest without repainting risk. See the full Stone Lion swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Safari Vest
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Safari Vest. The nearest is River Birch (DEGR36) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full River Birch swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Safari Vest
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Safari Vest. The nearest is Juniper Tree (JG-166) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Safari Vest
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Light Gray (NO. 17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Safari Vest without repainting risk. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Safari Vest
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Deep Marsh (0233), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Safari Vest without repainting risk. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Safari Vest
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Safari Vest is Sedge (0226). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Sedge and you'll get the same color. See the full Sedge swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Safari Vest
Rodda's nearest match is China Clay (CA154), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Safari Vest without repainting risk. See the full China Clay swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Safari Vest
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Safari Vest is Wild Buck (BD34) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Buck swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Safari Vest
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Safari Vest. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Safari Vest
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Safari Vest is Sedge (0226). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Kompozit is your counter, order Sedge and you'll get the same color. See the full Sedge swatch →