Cactus Hill ECC-26-3 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B1A386, estimated LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Karma from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B1A386 · ECC-26-3
Cactus Hill
37%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cactus Hill Technical Profile
HEX Code#B1A386
RGB177, 163, 134
Estimated LRV37.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Cactus Hill
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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
Digital 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
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cactus Hill from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cactus Hill are Karma by PPG (a close digital match), Shiitake Mushroom by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Sleepy Owlet by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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