Urban Safari PPU8-4 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #978B6E, LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tawny Owl from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #978B6E · PPU8-4
Urban Safari
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Urban Safari Technical Profile
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Urban Safari in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Urban Safari in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrUrban Safari
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsTawny Owl
Tawny Owl
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Renwick Olive
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Hancock Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sandalwood
Valspar
Nearly identical
Winter Grass
Kilz
Nearly identical
Northeast Trail
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Whipcord
Vista Paint
Very similar
Saddle Soap
PPG
Very similar
Bronze Yellow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Yellow Grey
RAL
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Urban Safari
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Urban Safari
#978B6E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Urban Safari
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Urban Safari 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 Urban Safari.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Urban Safari — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Urban Safari have?
Urban Safari by Behr has a neutral 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 Urban Safari in your own space before committing.
What colors match Urban Safari from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Urban Safari are Tawny Owl by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Courtyard Green by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Renwick Olive by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Urban Safari'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 Urban Safari?
Urban Safari has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.2, 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 Urban Safari's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.