Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Barley Grass |
| SKU | 271 |
| Hex | #C8B180 |
| RGB | 200, 177, 128 |
| HSL | 41°, 40%, 64% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Barley Grass
Barley Grass sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Barley Grass 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
16 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Barley Grass within Benjamin Moore'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 #C8B180 in HSL space. Pair Barley Grass 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.
Benjamin Moore Barley Grass Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Barley Grass 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 Benjamin Moore 271 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Barley Grass
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Barley Grass is Cool Avocado (SW 9029) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cool Avocado swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Barley Grass
At Behr, the closest color to Barley Grass is Cup Of Tea (PPU6-16) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cup Of Tea swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Barley Grass
At Valspar, the closest color to Barley Grass is Fresh Peas (P021) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44.6 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Peas swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Barley Grass
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Barley Grass is Somber (PPG1093-4) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Somber swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Barley Grass
At Glidden, the closest color to Barley Grass is Golden Sage (50YY 43/284) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Sage swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Barley Grass
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Shore Grass (221-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barley Grass without repainting risk. See the full Shore Grass swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Barley Grass
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Barley Grass is Avocado Fruit (HGSW 2225) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Avocado Fruit swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Barley Grass
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Barley Grass is Desert Floor (DE6186). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Desert Floor and you'll get the same color. See the full Desert Floor swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Barley Grass
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Barley Grass. The nearest is Summer Pear (JG-44) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Barley Grass
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Barley Grass is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Barley Grass
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Gold Tweed (0884), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barley Grass without repainting risk. See the full Gold Tweed swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Barley Grass
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Barley Grass is Green Gold (0317) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Gold swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Barley Grass
C2 Paint's nearest match is Sanguine (C2-651), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barley Grass without repainting risk. See the full Sanguine swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Barley Grass
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Barley Grass is Versailles (VERSAILLES) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Barley Grass
At Kompozit, the closest color to Barley Grass is Green Gold (0317) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Gold swatch →