Safari Chic MQ2-20 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B4A796, estimated LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Light Gray from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B4A796 · MQ2-20
Safari Chic
40%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Safari Chic Technical Profile
HEX Code#B4A796
RGB180, 167, 150
Estimated LRV39.5
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 Familybeige
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Safari Chic
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
#B4A693
Close digital match
Perfect Khaki
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#B2A492
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Cotswold
Benjamin Moore
#B6A796
Close digital match
Oyster Shoal
Valspar
#B7A895
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Cottage Stone
Kilz
#B8AB9A
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Bristol Beige
Vista Paint
#B1A694
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Worn Greige
Dutch Boy
#B1A290
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Heron Grey
PPG
#AEA293
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Sedge
Hirshfield's
#B1A591
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#AFA396
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#AAA593
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Colors That Work With Safari Chic
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Safari Chic
#B4A796
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Safari Chic
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Safari Chic 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
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More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Safari Chic — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Safari Chic have?
Safari Chic by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Safari Chic from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Safari Chic are Light Gray by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Perfect Khaki by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Cotswold by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Safari Chic'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 Safari Chic?
Safari Chic has a estimated lightness value of 39.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Safari Chic's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.