Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Wild Rye |
| SKU | ECC-53-2 |
| Hex | #B5A38C |
| RGB | 181, 163, 140 |
| HSL | 34°, 22%, 63% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
18 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
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Wild Rye
Glidden's nearest match is Palm Springs Tan (20YY 39/130), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). 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 Palm Springs Tan 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wild Rye
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Wild Rye is Outerbanks (HGSW 3454). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 44 vs 38). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Outerbanks and you'll get the same color. See the full Outerbanks 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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Wild Rye
At Hirshfield's, 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 39 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 →
Rodda Equivalent of Wild Rye
Rodda's nearest match is Flagstone (CA087), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). 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 Flagstone swatch →
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 →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Wild Rye
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Wild Rye. The nearest is Coda (CODA) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coda swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Wild Rye
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Wild Rye. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen 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 →
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 →