Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Sonora Rose |
| SKU | N160-4 |
| Hex | #AF9797 |
| RGB | 175, 151, 151 |
| HSL | 0°, 13%, 64% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Sonora Rose
Sonora Rose sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Sonora Rose is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
8 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Sonora Rose 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 #AF9797 in HSL space. Pair Sonora Rose 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 Sonora Rose Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sonora Rose 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 N160-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sonora Rose
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Sonora Rose. The nearest is Seaside Sand (2110-40) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Seaside Sand swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sonora Rose
Valspar's nearest match is Dusky Hyacinth (1003-10A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.8 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Sonora Rose without repainting risk. See the full Dusky Hyacinth swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sonora Rose
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Tawny Mushroom (PPG1054-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Sonora Rose without repainting risk. See the full Tawny Mushroom swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sonora Rose
Glidden's nearest match is Tawny Mushroom (PPG1054-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Sonora Rose without repainting risk. See the full Tawny Mushroom swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sonora Rose
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sonora Rose is Rose Mauve (DET403) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Mauve swatch →