Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Sesame |
| SKU | PMD-79 |
| Hex | #D0A678 |
| RGB | 208, 166, 120 |
| HSL | 31°, 48%, 64% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Sesame
Sesame sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Sesame is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
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 orange from that brand.
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Sesame 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 #D0A678 in HSL space. Pair Sesame 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 Sesame Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sesame 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 PMD-79 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sesame
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Vintage Gold (SW 9024), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sesame without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sesame
Kompozit's nearest match is Cinnamon Toast (0246), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sesame without repainting risk. See the full Cinnamon Toast swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sesame
Valspar's nearest match is Roasted Cashew (M147), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.1 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sesame without repainting risk. See the full Roasted Cashew swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sesame
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Camel Back (1103), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sesame without repainting risk. See the full Camel Back swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sesame
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Cinnamon Toast (0246), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sesame without repainting risk. See the full Cinnamon Toast swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sesame
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sesame is Gold Digger (C2-858) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Digger swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sesame
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sesame is Burnt Ivory (PPG15-08) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burnt Ivory swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sesame
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sesame is Root Beer Float (DE5326) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Root Beer Float swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sesame
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sesame is Rustic Rye (314-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rustic Rye swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sesame
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sesame is Cane (NO. 53) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cane swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sesame
Clare has no exact twin of Sesame. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sesame
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Sesame — the nearest deck color, Summer Pear (JG-44), is clearly different (ΔE 10.36). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-79 instead. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sesame
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Sesame — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 14.43). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-79 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →