Granola S230-4 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C9A388, estimated LRV 40 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sierra from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #C9A388 · S230-4
Granola
40%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Granola Technical Profile
HEX Code#C9A388
RGB201, 163, 136
Estimated LRV40.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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#CBA387
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#CCA488
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Pottery Beige
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#C9A78D
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#CDA88A
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Terra Tile
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#CEA78F
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#C7A485
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Colors That Work With Granola
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Granola
#C9A388
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0AC82
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Granola
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Granola 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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Granola — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Granola have?
Granola by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange 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 Granola from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Granola are Sierra by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Grazing Fawn by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Vienna Beige by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Granola'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 Granola?
Granola has a estimated lightness value of 40.4, 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 Granola's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.