Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Sepia Filter |
| SKU | T17-03 |
| Hex | #CBB499 |
| RGB | 203, 180, 153 |
| HSL | 32°, 32%, 70% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sepia Filter
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Sepia Filter — the nearest deck color, Rosy Pink (JG-154), is clearly different (ΔE 6.26). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr T17-03 instead. See the full Rosy Pink swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sepia Filter
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Sepia Filter — the nearest deck color, Greige (PNT100-LT-13), is clearly different (ΔE 8.64). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr T17-03 instead. See the full Greige swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sepia Filter
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Sepia Filter — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 13.89). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr T17-03 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →