Exploring Khaki PPU8-6 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AA9A79, estimated 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.
Behr · #AA9A79 · PPU8-6
Exploring Khaki
33%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Exploring Khaki Technical Profile
HEX Code#AA9A79
RGB170, 154, 121
Estimated LRV33.0
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 Exploring Khaki
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Exploring Khaki
#AA9A79
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 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Exploring Khaki from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Exploring Khaki are Northampton Putty by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Strathmore Manor by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Mojave Gold by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value of 33.0, 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 Exploring Khaki's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.