Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Baywood Brown |
| SKU | 1234 |
| Hex | #B5988A |
| RGB | 181, 152, 138 |
| HSL | 20°, 23%, 63% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Benjamin Moore Baywood Brown
Baywood Brown sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Baywood Brown is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Baywood Brown 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 #B5988A in HSL space. Pair Baywood Brown 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 Baywood Brown Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Baywood Brown 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 1234 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Baywood Brown
Behr's nearest match is Lite Cocoa (MQ1-55), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Baywood Brown without repainting risk. See the full Lite Cocoa swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Baywood Brown
At Valspar, the closest color to Baywood Brown is Mauve Blush (1006-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.2 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mauve Blush swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Baywood Brown
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Baywood Brown is Iris Mauve (PPG1016-5) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Iris Mauve swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Baywood Brown
At Glidden, the closest color to Baywood Brown is Iris Mauve (PPG1016-5) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Iris Mauve swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Baywood Brown
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Baywood Brown is Davenport (408-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Davenport swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Baywood Brown
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Baywood Brown. The nearest is Serene Tan (HGSW 3075) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Serene Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Baywood Brown
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Baywood Brown is Bidwell Brown (DET698) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bidwell Brown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Baywood Brown
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Baywood Brown. The nearest is Dead Salmon (NO. 28) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dead Salmon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Baywood Brown
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Pavilion Tan (0149), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Baywood Brown without repainting risk. See the full Pavilion Tan swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Baywood Brown
Rodda has no exact twin of Baywood Brown. The nearest is Agate (CA064) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Agate swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Baywood Brown
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Baywood Brown. The nearest is Berry Brown (C2-541) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berry Brown swatch →