Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Camel Hair |
| SKU | CSP-285 |
| Hex | #C6A883 |
| RGB | 198, 168, 131 |
| HSL | 33°, 37%, 65% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Camel Hair
Camel Hair sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.
Camel Hair 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
14 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
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Camel Hair 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 #C6A883 in HSL space. Pair Camel Hair 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 Camel Hair Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Camel Hair 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 CSP-285 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Camel Hair
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Camelback (SW 6122), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Camel Hair without repainting risk. See the full Camelback swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Camel Hair
The closest Behr equivalent of Camel Hair is Toasted Grain (ICC-61). 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 42 vs 41). If Behr is your counter, order Toasted Grain and you'll get the same color. See the full Toasted Grain swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Camel Hair
Valspar's nearest match is Leatherbound (3004-10A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41.6 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Camel Hair without repainting risk. See the full Leatherbound swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Camel Hair
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Camel Hair is Siesta Dreams (PPG1080-4) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Siesta Dreams swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Camel Hair
At Glidden, the closest color to Camel Hair is Golden Needles (20YY 41/264) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Needles swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Camel Hair
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Camel Hair is Cork Bark (217-4DB). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Cork Bark and you'll get the same color. See the full Cork Bark swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Camel Hair
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Camelback (HGSW 2185), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Camel Hair without repainting risk. See the full Camelback swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Camel Hair
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Camel Hair is Handwoven (DE6200) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Handwoven swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Camel Hair
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Camel Hair is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) 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 Camel Hair
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Season Finale (0267), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Camel Hair without repainting risk. See the full Season Finale swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Camel Hair
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Coastal Sand (H0122), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Camel Hair without repainting risk. See the full Coastal Sand swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Camel Hair
Rodda's nearest match is Sand Dune (CA108), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Camel Hair without repainting risk. See the full Sand Dune swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Camel Hair
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Camel Hair is Gold Digger (C2-858) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Digger swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Camel Hair
Kompozit has no exact twin of Camel Hair. The nearest is Olive Gold (0281) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Olive Gold swatch →