Cactus Hill ECC-26-3 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B1A386, LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Karma from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B1A386 · ECC-26-3
Cactus Hill
37%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cactus Hill Technical Profile
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Cactus Hill in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cactus Hill in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCactus Hill
Nearly identical
PPGKarma
Karma
PPG
Nearly identical
Shiitake Mushroom
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sleepy Owlet
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sepia Tone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sandy Bluff
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Westover Hills
Vista Paint
Very similar
Principle Greige
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ode to Joy
Valspar
Very similar
Stone .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Iced Mocha
Kilz
Very similar
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cactus Hill
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cactus Hill
#B1A386
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cactus Hill
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cactus Hill Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cactus Hill — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cactus Hill have?
Cactus Hill by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cactus Hill in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cactus Hill from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cactus Hill are Karma by PPG (a near-identical match), Shiitake Mushroom by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sleepy Owlet by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cactus Hill's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cactus Hill?
Cactus Hill has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
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