Urban Safari PPU8-4 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #978B6E, estimated 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.
Behr · #978B6E · PPU8-4
Urban Safari
26%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Urban Safari Technical Profile
HEX Code#978B6E
RGB151, 139, 110
Estimated LRV26.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Urban Safari
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Urban Safari from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Urban Safari are Tawny Owl by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Courtyard Green by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Renwick Olive by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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