Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Whiskey Barrel |
| SKU | N230-6 |
| Hex | #766955 |
| RGB | 118, 105, 85 |
| HSL | 36°, 16%, 40% |
| LRV | 15 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Whiskey Barrel
With an LRV of 15, Whiskey Barrel 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.
Whiskey Barrel 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 Whiskey Barrel 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 #766955 in HSL space. Pair Whiskey Barrel 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 Whiskey Barrel Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Whiskey Barrel 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 N230-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whiskey Barrel
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Superior Bronze (SW 6152), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whiskey Barrel without repainting risk. See the full Superior Bronze swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Whiskey Barrel
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Whiskey Barrel is Dash of Pepper (1554) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dash of Pepper swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Whiskey Barrel
Valspar's nearest match is Villa Oliva (T599), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15.6 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whiskey Barrel without repainting risk. See the full Villa Oliva swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Whiskey Barrel
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Whiskey Barrel is Curlew (PPG1021-6) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Curlew swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Whiskey Barrel
At Glidden, the closest color to Whiskey Barrel is Curlew (PPG1021-6) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Curlew swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Whiskey Barrel
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Oxide Brown (419-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whiskey Barrel without repainting risk. See the full Oxide Brown swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whiskey Barrel
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Olde Gold (HGSW 3182), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whiskey Barrel without repainting risk. See the full Olde Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Whiskey Barrel
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Whiskey Barrel is Canoe Club (DEBN36) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Canoe Club swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Whiskey Barrel
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Whiskey Barrel is Salon Drab (NO. 290) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Salon Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Whiskey Barrel
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Whiskey Barrel is Monk's Cloth (0220) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monk's Cloth swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Whiskey Barrel
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Whiskey Barrel. The nearest is Candle Wax (0374) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Candle Wax swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Whiskey Barrel
Rodda has no exact twin of Whiskey Barrel. The nearest is Saddlery (CA078) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Saddlery swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Whiskey Barrel
C2 Paint's nearest match is Diego (C2-629), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Whiskey Barrel without repainting risk. See the full Diego swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Whiskey Barrel
Kompozit has no exact twin of Whiskey Barrel. The nearest is Candle Wax (0374) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Candle Wax swatch →