Painted Skies PMD-98 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B28774, LRV 28 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Homestead from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B28774 · PMD-98
Painted Skies
28%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Painted Skies Technical Profile
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Painted Skies in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Painted Skies in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPainted Skies
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsHomestead
Homestead
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Caramel Sugar
PPG
Nearly identical
Gaucho Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Renwick Rose Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mocha Java
Valspar
Very similar
Cappuccino Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Pavilion Tan
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pavilion Tan
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Davenport
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Very similar
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Painted Skies
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Painted Skies
#B28774
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA685
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Painted Skies
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Painted Skies 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 Painted Skies.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Painted Skies — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Painted Skies have?
Painted Skies by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Painted Skies in your own space before committing.
What colors match Painted Skies from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Painted Skies are Homestead by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Caramel Sugar by PPG (a near-identical match), Gaucho Brown by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Painted Skies'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 Painted Skies?
Painted Skies has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.1, 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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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 Painted Skies's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.