Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Wave Of Grain |
| SKU | S290-7 |
| Hex | #966D32 |
| RGB | 150, 109, 50 |
| HSL | 35°, 50%, 39% |
| LRV | 18 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Behr Wave Of Grain
With an LRV of 18, Wave Of Grain 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.
Wave Of Grain works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
10 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
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Wave Of Grain 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 #966D32 in HSL space. Pair Wave Of Grain 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 Wave Of Grain Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Wave Of Grain 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 S290-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wave Of Grain
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Wave Of Grain is Sconce Gold (SW 6398). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Sconce Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Sconce Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Wave Of Grain
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Wave Of Grain is Golden Bark (2153-10) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Bark swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Wave Of Grain
The closest Valspar equivalent of Wave Of Grain is Arlington Bronze (P053). At ΔE 0.44 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). If Valspar is your counter, order Arlington Bronze and you'll get the same color. See the full Arlington Bronze swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Wave Of Grain
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Wave Of Grain is Chewy Caramel (PPG1087-7) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chewy Caramel swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Wave Of Grain
At Glidden, the closest color to Wave Of Grain is Chewy Caramel (PPG1087-7) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chewy Caramel swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Wave Of Grain
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Wave Of Grain is Alloy Bronze (217-7DB). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Alloy Bronze and you'll get the same color. See the full Alloy Bronze swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wave Of Grain
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Wave Of Grain is Antiquarium (HGSW 2191). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Antiquarium and you'll get the same color. See the full Antiquarium swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Wave Of Grain
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Wave Of Grain. The nearest is Tavern Creek (DEA166) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tavern Creek swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Wave Of Grain
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Wave Of Grain is Rich and Rare (0893) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rich and Rare swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Wave Of Grain
At Kompozit, the closest color to Wave Of Grain is Rich and Rare (0893) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rich and Rare swatch →