ColorplanBasic Khaki
HDC-NT-09 · Behr
LRV 48 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Behr Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 48. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Brick House Tan (CW-145), Sherwin-Williams Loggia (SW 7506) and Farrow & Ball Stony Ground (No.211). For trim, try Nano White (HDC-MD-06).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Behr whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 48.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C4B7A1 |
| RGB | 196, 183, 161 |
| HSL | 38°, 23%, 70% |
About Basic Khaki
Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09) is a mid-tone beige from Behr with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 48, Basic Khaki has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Basic Khaki's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Riviera Beach (PPU7-07), it's lighter and cooler.
How Basic Khaki changes with the light
Basic Khaki has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Basic Khaki's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Basic Khaki will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Basic Khaki close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Basic Khaki will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Basic Khaki in real homes
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Basic Khaki equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.4
Also close: Glacial Till (ΔE 1.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Behr colors
Basic Khaki questions
What undertone does Basic Khaki have?
Basic Khaki has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Basic Khaki's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Basic Khaki a light or dark color?
Basic Khaki has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 48.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 48, Basic Khaki has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Basic Khaki in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Brick House Tan CW-145 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Sherwin-Williams: Loggia SW 7506 (very close, ΔE 1.6); Farrow & Ball: Stony Ground No.211 (very close, ΔE 2.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Basic Khaki?
Try Nano White (HDC-MD-06) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Behr white that shares Basic Khaki's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Basic Khaki work best?
Basic Khaki works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 48, Basic Khaki has visible color without darkening a room much.
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