Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Sepia Filter |
| SKU | T17-03 |
| Hex | #CBB499 |
| RGB | 203, 180, 153 |
| HSL | 32°, 32%, 70% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Sepia Filter
Sepia Filter sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Sepia Filter 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
16 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
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Sepia Filter 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 #CBB499 in HSL space. Pair Sepia Filter 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 Sepia Filter Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sepia Filter 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 T17-03 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sepia Filter
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sepia Filter is Bittersweet Stem (SW 7536). At ΔE 0.39 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Bittersweet Stem and you'll get the same color. See the full Bittersweet Stem swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sepia Filter
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Fairway Oaks (1075), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sepia Filter without repainting risk. See the full Fairway Oaks swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sepia Filter
The closest Valspar equivalent of Sepia Filter is Tan Suede (P012). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.2 vs 48). If Valspar is your counter, order Tan Suede and you'll get the same color. See the full Tan Suede swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sepia Filter
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Sepia Filter is Happy Trails (PPG1084-4). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Happy Trails and you'll get the same color. See the full Happy Trails swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sepia Filter
The closest Glidden equivalent of Sepia Filter is Happy Trails (PPG1084-4). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If Glidden is your counter, order Happy Trails and you'll get the same color. See the full Happy Trails swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sepia Filter
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Summer Straw Hat (414-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sepia Filter without repainting risk. See the full Summer Straw Hat swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sepia Filter
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Almeria (HGSW 3136), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sepia Filter without repainting risk. See the full Almeria swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sepia Filter
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Sepia Filter is Stonish Beige (DEC716). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 48). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Stonish Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Stonish Beige swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sepia Filter
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Sepia Filter. The nearest is Templeton Pink (NO. 303) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Templeton Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sepia Filter
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sepia Filter is Wicker Basket (0280) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sepia Filter
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sepia Filter is Wicker Basket (0280) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sepia Filter
Rodda's nearest match is Whole Grain (CA099), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sepia Filter without repainting risk. See the full Whole Grain swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sepia Filter
C2 Paint's nearest match is Kalahari (C2-828), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sepia Filter without repainting risk. See the full Kalahari swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sepia Filter
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sepia Filter is Wicker Basket (0280) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →