Natural Chamois HDC-NT-16 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BCA88D, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Camel Tan from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BCA88D · HDC-NT-16
Natural Chamois
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Natural Chamois Technical Profile
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Natural Chamois in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Natural Chamois in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrNatural Chamois
Nearly identical
PPGCamel Tan
Camel Tan
PPG
Nearly identical
Towrope
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
3am Latte
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hillsborough Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Basket Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
3am Latte
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Desert Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wetland Clay
Valspar
Nearly identical
Iced Mocha
Kilz
Nearly identical
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Natural Chamois
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Natural Chamois
#BCA88D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Natural Chamois
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Natural Chamois 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 Natural Chamois.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Natural Chamois — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Natural Chamois have?
Natural Chamois by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Natural Chamois in your own space before committing.
What colors match Natural Chamois from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Natural Chamois are Camel Tan by PPG (a near-identical match), Towrope by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Antelope by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Natural Chamois'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 Natural Chamois?
Natural Chamois has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Natural Chamois's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.