Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Sofisticata |
| SKU | PPU7-03A |
| Hex | #94806C |
| RGB | 148, 128, 108 |
| HSL | 30°, 16%, 50% |
| LRV | 23 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Sofisticata
With an LRV of 23, Sofisticata is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Sofisticata works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
15 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Sofisticata 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 #94806C in HSL space. Pair Sofisticata 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 Sofisticata Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sofisticata 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 PPU7-03A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sofisticata
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Weathered Shingle (SW 2841), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sofisticata without repainting risk. See the full Weathered Shingle swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sofisticata
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Taupe Fedora (CSP-260), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sofisticata without repainting risk. See the full Taupe Fedora swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sofisticata
The closest Valspar equivalent of Sofisticata is Skylark (V134-5). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22.9 vs 23). If Valspar is your counter, order Skylark and you'll get the same color. See the full Skylark swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sofisticata
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Chocolate Moment (PPG1077-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sofisticata without repainting risk. See the full Chocolate Moment swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sofisticata
At Glidden, the closest color to Sofisticata is Chocolate Moment (PPG1077-5) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chocolate Moment swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sofisticata
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Leather Pouch (417-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sofisticata without repainting risk. See the full Leather Pouch swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sofisticata
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sofisticata is Dapper Tan (HGSW 3173) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dapper Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sofisticata
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Vintage Finds (DEBN35), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sofisticata without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Finds swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sofisticata
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sofisticata is Dauphin (NO. 54) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dauphin swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sofisticata
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Sofisticata. The nearest is Moonscape (0227) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Moonscape swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sofisticata
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Sofisticata. The nearest is Ceramic Pot (0339) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ceramic Pot swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sofisticata
Rodda's nearest match is Allspice (CA042), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sofisticata without repainting risk. See the full Allspice swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sofisticata
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Sofisticata. The nearest is Pyramid (C2-856) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pyramid swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sofisticata
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Sofisticata. The nearest is Coco (COCO) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coco swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sofisticata
Kompozit has no exact twin of Sofisticata. The nearest is Ceramic Pot (0339) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ceramic Pot swatch →