Safari Chic MQ2-20 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B4A796, 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.
Ref. #B4A796 · MQ2-20
Safari Chic
40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Safari Chic Technical Profile
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Safari Chic in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Safari Chic in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSafari Chic
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallLight Gray
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Perfect Khaki
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cotswold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Oyster Shoal
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cottage Stone
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bristol Beige
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Worn Greige
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Heron Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Sedge
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rocky Mountain Clay
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Safari Chic
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
Pure 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
Other Behr colors close to Safari Chic.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Safari Chic in your own space before committing.
What colors match Safari Chic from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Safari Chic are Light Gray by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Perfect Khaki by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Cotswold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
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 Safari Chic's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.