Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Winter Wheat |
| SKU | PMD-50 |
| Hex | #BDA178 |
| RGB | 189, 161, 120 |
| HSL | 36°, 34%, 61% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Winter Wheat
Winter Wheat 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.
Winter Wheat 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
15 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
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Winter Wheat 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 #BDA178 in HSL space. Pair Winter Wheat 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 Winter Wheat Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Winter Wheat 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 PMD-50 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Winter Wheat
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Winter Wheat is Tarnished Treasure (SW 9118) — very close at ΔE 2.54, 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 Tarnished Treasure swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Winter Wheat
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Spice Gold (1040), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Winter Wheat without repainting risk. See the full Spice Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Winter Wheat
The closest Valspar equivalent of Winter Wheat is Caraway Seed (3005-9C). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37.5 vs 38). If Valspar is your counter, order Caraway Seed and you'll get the same color. See the full Caraway Seed swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Winter Wheat
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Earthy Ocher (PPG1086-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Winter Wheat without repainting risk. See the full Earthy Ocher swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Winter Wheat
Glidden's nearest match is A Touch Of Gold (20YY 37/293), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Winter Wheat without repainting risk. See the full A Touch Of Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Winter Wheat
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Winter Wheat. The nearest is Sahara Sands (315-4DB) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sahara Sands swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Winter Wheat
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Winter Wheat is Balanced Tan (HGSW 3194) — very close at ΔE 2.54, 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 Balanced Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Winter Wheat
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Winter Wheat is Tan Plan (DE6137) — very close at ΔE 3.02, 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 Tan Plan swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Winter Wheat
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Winter Wheat is Biscuit (NO. 38) — very close at ΔE 2.79, 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 Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Winter Wheat
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Winter Wheat is Vintage Gold (0282) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Gold swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Winter Wheat
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Winter Wheat is Season Finale (0267). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Season Finale and you'll get the same color. See the full Season Finale swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Winter Wheat
At Rodda, the closest color to Winter Wheat is Chisel (CA107) — very close at ΔE 3.45, 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 Chisel swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Winter Wheat
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Winter Wheat is Garbanzo (C2-843) — very close at ΔE 2.69, 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 Garbanzo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Winter Wheat
Clare has no exact twin of Winter Wheat. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Winter Wheat
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Winter Wheat is Season Finale (0267). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Kompozit is your counter, order Season Finale and you'll get the same color. See the full Season Finale swatch →