Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Urban Safari |
| SKU | PPU8-04 |
| Hex | #968B6F |
| RGB | 150, 139, 111 |
| HSL | 43°, 16%, 51% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Urban Safari
Urban Safari sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Urban Safari is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
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 neutral 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 Urban Safari 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 #968B6F in HSL space. Pair Urban Safari 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 Urban Safari Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Urban Safari 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 PPU8-04 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Urban Safari
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Renwick Olive (SW 2815), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Urban Safari without repainting risk. See the full Renwick Olive swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Urban Safari
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Hancock Gray (HC-97), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Urban Safari without repainting risk. See the full Hancock Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Urban Safari
At Valspar, the closest color to Urban Safari is Sweet Carolina (5008-2A) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.3 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Carolina swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Urban Safari
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Urban Safari. The nearest is Iced Cappuccino (PPG1099-6) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Iced Cappuccino swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Urban Safari
Glidden has no exact twin of Urban Safari. The nearest is Dark Legacy Gold (20YY 24/177) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dark Legacy Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Urban Safari
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Urban Safari. The nearest is Pine Moss (321-6DB) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pine Moss swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Urban Safari
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Urban Safari is Lodgepole Pine (HGSW 3213) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lodgepole Pine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Urban Safari
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Tawny Owl (DET640), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Urban Safari without repainting risk. See the full Tawny Owl swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Urban Safari
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Urban Safari. The nearest is Garden Party (JG-53) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garden Party swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Urban Safari
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Urban Safari is Drab (NO. 41) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Urban Safari
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Northeast Trail (0346), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Urban Safari without repainting risk. See the full Northeast Trail swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Urban Safari
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Urban Safari is Burning Idea (0373) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burning Idea swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Urban Safari
At Rodda, the closest color to Urban Safari is Fennel Seed (CA150) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fennel Seed swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Urban Safari
C2 Paint's nearest match is Cumin (C2-888), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Urban Safari without repainting risk. See the full Cumin swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Urban Safari
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Urban Safari is Bond Street (BOND STREET) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Urban Safari
At Kompozit, the closest color to Urban Safari is Burning Idea (0373) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burning Idea swatch →