Chameleon PPU6-19 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B6A065, estimated LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shutter Bug from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B6A065 · PPU6-19
Chameleon
36%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Chameleon Technical Profile
HEX Code#B6A065
RGB182, 160, 101
Estimated LRV36.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Chameleon
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chameleon
#B6A065
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AF83
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chameleon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chameleon 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
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Chameleon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chameleon have?
Chameleon by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Chameleon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chameleon are Shutter Bug by PPG (a close digital match), Porter Ridge Tan by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Military Tan by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Chameleon'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 Chameleon?
Chameleon has a estimated lightness value of 36.0, 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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Why Chameleon's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.