Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Wild Rye |
| SKU | ECC-53-2 |
| Hex | #B5A38C |
| RGB | 181, 163, 140 |
| HSL | 34°, 22%, 63% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Wild Rye
Wild Rye sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Wild Rye 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
C2 Paint
Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Dutch Boy
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Wild Rye 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 #B5A38C in HSL space. Pair Wild Rye 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 Wild Rye Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Wild Rye 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 ECC-53-2 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
C2 Paint Equivalent of Wild Rye
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Wild Rye is Thatch (C2-827). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Thatch and you'll get the same color. See the full Thatch swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wild Rye
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Wild Rye is Outerbanks (SW 7534). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Outerbanks and you'll get the same color. See the full Outerbanks swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Wild Rye
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is London Stone (NO. 6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wild Rye without repainting risk. See the full London Stone swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Wild Rye
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Antelope (PPG15-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wild Rye without repainting risk. See the full Antelope swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Wild Rye
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Interlude (AF-135), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wild Rye without repainting risk. See the full Interlude swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Wild Rye
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Principle Greige (420-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wild Rye without repainting risk. See the full Principle Greige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Wild Rye
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Wild Rye is Hickory (DEC759) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hickory swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Wild Rye
At Kompozit, the closest color to Wild Rye is Sedge (0226) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sedge swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Wild Rye
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Wild Rye is Urban Charm (0337) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Urban Charm swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Wild Rye
At Valspar, the closest color to Wild Rye is Fashion District (V132-4) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.4 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fashion District swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Wild Rye
Backdrop has no exact twin of Wild Rye. The nearest is Carry the Two (BD-CT) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Wild Rye
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Wild Rye — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 5.43). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr ECC-53-2 instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Wild Rye
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Wild Rye — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 12.86). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr ECC-53-2 instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →