Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Brush Beige |
| SKU | CW-125 |
| Hex | #B8A387 |
| RGB | 184, 163, 135 |
| HSL | 34°, 26%, 63% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Brush Beige
Brush Beige 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.
Brush Beige 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Brush Beige 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 #B8A387 in HSL space. Pair Brush Beige 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 Brush Beige Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Brush Beige 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 CW-125 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Brush Beige
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Outerbanks (SW 7534), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Brush Beige without repainting risk. See the full Outerbanks swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Brush Beige
Behr's nearest match is Sierra (N240-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Brush Beige without repainting risk. See the full Sierra swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Brush Beige
Valspar has no exact twin of Brush Beige. The nearest is Puppy Love (V131-4) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39.6 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Puppy Love swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Brush Beige
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Brush Beige is Antelope (PPG15-09). At ΔE 0.7 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 PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Antelope and you'll get the same color. See the full Antelope swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Brush Beige
The closest Glidden equivalent of Brush Beige is Antelope (PPG15-09). At ΔE 0.59 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 Glidden is your counter, order Antelope and you'll get the same color. See the full Antelope swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Brush Beige
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Southwood Lane (414-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Brush Beige without repainting risk. See the full Southwood Lane swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Brush Beige
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Outerbanks (HGSW 3454), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 44 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Brush Beige without repainting risk. See the full Outerbanks swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Brush Beige
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Brush Beige is Desert Gray (DEC760). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Desert Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Desert Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Brush Beige
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Planter (NO. G5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Brush Beige without repainting risk. See the full Planter swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Brush Beige
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Brush Beige is Tailored Tan (0239) — very close at ΔE 2.98, 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 Tailored Tan swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Brush Beige
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Brush Beige is Highlight (0275) — very close at ΔE 2.02, 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 Highlight swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Brush Beige
The closest Rodda equivalent of Brush Beige is Sisal (CA095). 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 Rodda is your counter, order Sisal and you'll get the same color. See the full Sisal swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Brush Beige
C2 Paint's nearest match is Thatch (C2-827), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Brush Beige without repainting risk. See the full Thatch swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Brush Beige
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Brush Beige. The nearest is Coda (CODA) at ΔE 3.93 — 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 →
Kompozit Equivalent of Brush Beige
At Kompozit, the closest color to Brush Beige is Highlight (0275) — very close at ΔE 2.02, 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 Highlight swatch →