Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Morrel |
| SKU | AF-125 |
| Hex | #B29678 |
| RGB | 178, 150, 120 |
| HSL | 31°, 27%, 58% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Morrel
Morrel sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Morrel 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
15 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
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Morrel 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 #B29678 in HSL space. Pair Morrel 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 Morrel Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Morrel 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 AF-125 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Morrel
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Artisan Tan (SW 7540), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Morrel without repainting risk. See the full Artisan Tan swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Morrel
At Behr, the closest color to Morrel is Burnt Almond (280F-4) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burnt Almond swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Morrel
Valspar's nearest match is Doe Eyes (3002-9C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.8 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Morrel without repainting risk. See the full Doe Eyes swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Morrel
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Coffee Kiss (PPG1084-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Morrel without repainting risk. See the full Coffee Kiss swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Morrel
The closest Glidden equivalent of Morrel is Coffee Kiss (PPG1084-5). At ΔE 0.49 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). If Glidden is your counter, order Coffee Kiss and you'll get the same color. See the full Coffee Kiss swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Morrel
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Oak Hollow (415-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Morrel without repainting risk. See the full Oak Hollow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Morrel
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Morrel. The nearest is Burlap (HGSW 3193) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Burlap swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Morrel
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Morrel is Colorado Trail (DE6117) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Colorado Trail swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Morrel
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Morrel is Buff (NO. 20) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buff swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Morrel
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Morrel is Camel Train (0163) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Camel Train swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Morrel
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Country Dweller (0176), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Morrel without repainting risk. See the full Country Dweller swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Morrel
At Rodda, the closest color to Morrel is Rye (CA101) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rye swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Morrel
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Morrel is Veneer (C2-857) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Veneer swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Morrel
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Morrel. The nearest is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Morrel
Kompozit's nearest match is Country Dweller (0176), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Morrel without repainting risk. See the full Country Dweller swatch →