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Exploring Khaki

33%LRV Value
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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.

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Exploring Khaki Technical Profile

HEX Code#AA9A7A
RGB170, 154, 122
LRV33.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Exploring Khaki

Complement

Periwinks

Exploring Khaki Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Caramel Sauce

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Nurture

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Purple Potion

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Charter Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Exploring Khaki.

Exploring Khaki

Behr · PPU8-6

#AA9A79

Dried Rosemary

Behr · S350-4A

#A7A07E

Soft Chamois

Behr · PPU4-4

#AD927B

Pure Earth

Behr · PPU7-5

#A79480

Fresh Olive

Behr · PPU9-4

#A69E73

Caraway

Behr · PMD-37

#A19473

More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Providence Olive

Benjamin Moore · HC-98

#ADA283

Favorite Fudge

PPG · 1099-7

#877252

Tattle Tan

PPG · 1093-7

#A48454

Clay .07

Colorhouse · Clay-07

#C27355

Pavilion Tan

Vista Paint · 0149

#B08E7E

Olive Drab

RAL · 6022

#25221B

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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