Circus Peanut S260-6 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A77D4D, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Graham Cracker from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A77D4D · S260-6
Circus Peanut
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Circus Peanut Technical Profile
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Circus Peanut in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Circus Peanut in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCircus Peanut
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGraham Cracker
Graham Cracker
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Look At Me
PPG
Nearly identical
Crackled Leather
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Teak
Valspar
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Mousse
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Mousse
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wild Morel
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Chamois
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Fall Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Circus Peanut
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Circus Peanut
#A77D4D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAB7C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Circus Peanut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Circus Peanut 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
Other Behr colors close to Circus Peanut.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Circus Peanut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Circus Peanut have?
Circus Peanut by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Circus Peanut in your own space before committing.
What colors match Circus Peanut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Circus Peanut are Graham Cracker by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Look At Me by PPG (a near-identical match), Crackled Leather by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Circus Peanut'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 Circus Peanut?
Circus Peanut has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.0, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Circus Peanut's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.