Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Huntington Beige |
| SKU | HC-21 |
| Hex | #BAA887 |
| RGB | 186, 168, 135 |
| HSL | 39°, 27%, 63% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Huntington Beige
Huntington Beige sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Huntington 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
17 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
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Huntington 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 #BAA887 in HSL space. Pair Huntington 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 Huntington Beige Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Huntington 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-21 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Huntington Beige
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Huntington Beige is Basket Beige (SW 6143) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) 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 Huntington Beige
The closest Behr equivalent of Huntington Beige is Merino (N260-4). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Behr is your counter, order Merino and you'll get the same color. See the full Merino swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Huntington Beige
At Valspar, the closest color to Huntington Beige is Fresh Leaf (8004-22D) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Leaf swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Huntington Beige
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Huntington Beige is Antelope (PPG15-09) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antelope swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Huntington Beige
At Glidden, the closest color to Huntington Beige is Antelope (PPG15-09) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antelope swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Huntington Beige
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Huntington Beige is Towrope (417-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Towrope swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Huntington Beige
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Balanced Tan (HGSW 3194), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Huntington Beige without repainting risk. See the full Balanced Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Huntington Beige
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sepia Tone (DET638), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Huntington Beige without repainting risk. See the full Sepia Tone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Huntington Beige
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Huntington Beige. The nearest is Juniper Tree (JG-166) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Huntington Beige
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Biscuit (NO. 38), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Huntington Beige without repainting risk. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Huntington Beige
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Huntington Beige is Palmyra Tan (H112). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Palmyra Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Palmyra Tan swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Huntington Beige
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Flaxen Field (H0112), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Huntington Beige without repainting risk. See the full Flaxen Field swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Huntington Beige
Rodda has no exact twin of Huntington Beige. The nearest is Sand Sculpture (CA094) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sand Sculpture swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Huntington Beige
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Huntington Beige is Kerfuffle (C2-845). At ΔE 0.44 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Kerfuffle and you'll get the same color. See the full Kerfuffle swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Huntington Beige
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Huntington Beige. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 47 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Huntington Beige
Kompozit's nearest match is Highlight (0275), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Huntington Beige without repainting risk. See the full Highlight swatch →