Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Greenbrier Beige |
| SKU | HC-79 |
| Hex | #BBAB8E |
| RGB | 187, 171, 142 |
| HSL | 39°, 25%, 65% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Greenbrier Beige
Greenbrier Beige sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Greenbrier 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Greenbrier 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 #BBAB8E in HSL space. Pair Greenbrier 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 Greenbrier Beige Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Greenbrier 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 HC-79 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Greenbrier Beige
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Greenbrier Beige is Basket Beige (SW 6143) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Basket Beige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Greenbrier Beige
Behr's nearest match is Nile Sand (UL170-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Greenbrier Beige without repainting risk. See the full Nile Sand swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Greenbrier Beige
At Valspar, the closest color to Greenbrier Beige is Brown Bunny (T577) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41.3 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brown Bunny swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Greenbrier Beige
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Prairie Dust (PPG1102-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Greenbrier Beige without repainting risk. See the full Prairie Dust swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Greenbrier Beige
The closest Glidden equivalent of Greenbrier Beige is Prairie Dust (PPG1102-4). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If Glidden is your counter, order Prairie Dust and you'll get the same color. See the full Prairie Dust swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Greenbrier Beige
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Greenbrier Beige is Perfect Beige (415-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Perfect Beige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Greenbrier Beige
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Greenbrier Beige is Universal Khaki (HGSW 3185) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Universal Khaki swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Greenbrier Beige
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Greenbrier Beige is Bamboo Screen (DE6193). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Bamboo Screen and you'll get the same color. See the full Bamboo Screen swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Greenbrier Beige
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Greenbrier Beige is Embossed Letter (JG-106) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Greenbrier Beige
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Highlight (0275), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Greenbrier Beige without repainting risk. See the full Highlight swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Greenbrier Beige
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Olive Gold (0281), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Greenbrier Beige without repainting risk. See the full Olive Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Greenbrier Beige
At Rodda, the closest color to Greenbrier Beige is Basket (CA096) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Basket swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Greenbrier Beige
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Greenbrier Beige is Switch (C2-667) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Switch swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Greenbrier Beige
Kompozit's nearest match is Olive Gold (0281), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Greenbrier Beige without repainting risk. See the full Olive Gold swatch →