Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Sequoia |
| SKU | 1245 |
| Hex | #866963 |
| RGB | 134, 105, 99 |
| HSL | 10°, 15%, 46% |
| LRV | 17 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Benjamin Moore Sequoia
With an LRV of 17, Sequoia is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Sequoia works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
12 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 brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Sequoia 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 #866963 in HSL space. Pair Sequoia 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 Sequoia Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sequoia 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 1245 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sequoia
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sequoia. The nearest is Quartersawn Oak (SW 2836) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Quartersawn Oak swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sequoia
Behr has no exact twin of Sequoia. The nearest is Corral Brown (BXC-84) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Corral Brown swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sequoia
At Valspar, the closest color to Sequoia is Sea Lion Brown (2003-9B) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16.6 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Lion Brown swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sequoia
Glidden has no exact twin of Sequoia. The nearest is Suede Leather (PPG1072-6) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Suede Leather swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sequoia
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sequoia is Archwood (404-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 15 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Archwood swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sequoia
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sequoia. The nearest is Reindeer Herd (HGSW 3052) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 15 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Reindeer Herd swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sequoia
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sequoia is Triple Chocolate Mousse (DEBN16) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Triple Chocolate Mousse swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sequoia
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Sequoia. The nearest is Ranch House (0142) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ranch House swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sequoia
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Sequoia. The nearest is Arrowhead (0129) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Arrowhead swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sequoia
Rodda has no exact twin of Sequoia. The nearest is Hypnotic (R118) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hypnotic swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sequoia
Kompozit has no exact twin of Sequoia. The nearest is Arrowhead (0129) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Arrowhead swatch →