Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Squirrel |
| SKU | N220-5 |
| Hex | #7C6F5A |
| RGB | 124, 111, 90 |
| HSL | 37°, 16%, 42% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Squirrel
With an LRV of 16, Squirrel 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.
Squirrel 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
14 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
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Squirrel 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 #7C6F5A in HSL space. Pair Squirrel 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 Squirrel Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Squirrel 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 N220-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Squirrel
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Squirrel is High Tea (SW 6159). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order High Tea and you'll get the same color. See the full High Tea swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Squirrel
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Squirrel is Kentucky Birch (CSP-265) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kentucky Birch swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Squirrel
Valspar's nearest match is Weathered Plank (8004-20F), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Squirrel without repainting risk. See the full Weathered Plank swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Squirrel
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Squirrel is Conservation (PPG1027-6) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Conservation swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Squirrel
At Glidden, the closest color to Squirrel is Conservation (PPG1027-6) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Conservation swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Squirrel
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Squirrel. The nearest is Tanned Hyde (416-6DB) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tanned Hyde swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Squirrel
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Squirrel is High Tea (HGSW 3212). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order High Tea and you'll get the same color. See the full High Tea swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Squirrel
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Squirrel is Outdoorsy (DEBN60) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Outdoorsy swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Squirrel
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Squirrel is Broccoli Brown (NO. 198) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Broccoli Brown swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Squirrel
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Squirrel. The nearest is Candle Wax (0374) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Candle Wax swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Squirrel
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Squirrel is Portobello (H0129) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Portobello swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Squirrel
Rodda has no exact twin of Squirrel. The nearest is Bronze Lantern (R047) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronze Lantern swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Squirrel
C2 Paint's nearest match is Earth (C2-887), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Squirrel without repainting risk. See the full Earth swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Squirrel
At Kompozit, the closest color to Squirrel is Coastal Fog (0213) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Fog swatch →