Exploring Khaki PPU8-06 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AA9A7A, LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Northampton Putty from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AA9A7A · PPU8-06
Exploring Khaki
33%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Exploring Khaki Technical Profile
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Exploring Khaki in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Exploring Khaki in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrExploring Khaki
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreNorthampton Putty
Northampton Putty
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pigeonhole
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mojave Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Mohalla
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Brussels Sprouts
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dried Edamame
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mohalla
Vista Paint
Very similar
Stone .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sierra Beige
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Zucchini Garden
Kilz
Very similar
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Exploring Khaki
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Exploring Khaki
#AA9A7A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Exploring Khaki
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Exploring Khaki 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 Exploring Khaki.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Exploring Khaki — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Exploring Khaki have?
Exploring Khaki by Behr has a neutral 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 Exploring Khaki in your own space before committing.
What colors match Exploring Khaki from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Exploring Khaki are Northampton Putty by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Strathmore Manor by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pigeonhole by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Exploring Khaki'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 Exploring Khaki?
Exploring Khaki has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.1, 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 Exploring Khaki's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.