Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Syrup |
| SKU | MQ2-02 |
| Hex | #B18867 |
| RGB | 177, 136, 103 |
| HSL | 27°, 32%, 55% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Behr Syrup
Syrup sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Syrup is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
16 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 brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Syrup 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 #B18867 in HSL space. Pair Syrup 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 Syrup Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Syrup 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 MQ2-02 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Syrup
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Yearling (SW 7725), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Syrup without repainting risk. See the full Yearling swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Syrup
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Syrup is Jackson Tan (HC-46) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jackson Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Syrup
Valspar's nearest match is Café Miel (2008-7C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Syrup without repainting risk. See the full Café Miel swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Syrup
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Syrup is Capuccino (PPG16-04) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Capuccino swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Syrup
Glidden's nearest match is Bronco Brown (PPG15-03), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Syrup without repainting risk. See the full Bronco Brown swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Syrup
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Syrup is Toned Honey (214-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Toned Honey swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Syrup
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Syrup is Tranquil Tan (HGSW 3163) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tranquil Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Syrup
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Syrup is Dark Sepia (DE6138) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dark Sepia swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Syrup
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Syrup. The nearest is Vintage Crown (JG-152) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Syrup
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Syrup. The nearest is Wet Sand (NO. 46) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wet Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Syrup
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Syrup — the nearest deck color, Rich Oak (0268), is clearly different (ΔE 5). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Behr MQ2-02 instead. See the full Rich Oak swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Syrup
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Syrup is Spiced Rum (0240) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spiced Rum swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Syrup
Rodda's nearest match is Madrona (CA102), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Syrup without repainting risk. See the full Madrona swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Syrup
C2 Paint's nearest match is Sweetfeed (BD33), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Syrup without repainting risk. See the full Sweetfeed swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Syrup
At Kompozit, the closest color to Syrup is Spiced Rum (0240) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spiced Rum swatch →