# Behr Grizzly

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-grizzly](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-grizzly)

Behr Grizzly MQ2-38 is a muted mid-tone taupe with a clear brown-gray base and gentle warmth. Its low saturation keeps it grounded and earthy rather than overtly beige, while the softened gray element prevents it from reading too heavy. In bright daylight, Grizzly can appear lighter and more balanced; under warm lamps, its brown cast becomes more noticeable. It suits living room walls, bedrooms, and exterior siding where a restrained neutral is wanted without choosing plain gray. Pair it with creamy off-whites, charcoal accents, natural oak, black metal, and linen or leather textures.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Grizzly
- **Color code:** MQ2-38
- **HEX:** #87786a
- **RGB:** 135, 120, 106
- **LRV:** 19.94%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Beige, Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 29° Saturation: 21.48% Value: 52.94%
- **HSL:** hsl(29, 12, 47)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.11 Yellow: 21.48 Key: 47.06
- **YIQ:** Y: 122.889 I: 13.437 Q: -1.184
- **XYZ:** X: 19.309 Y: 19.625 Z: 16.403
- **CIE Lab:** L:51.411 a:3.37 b:9.807
- **CIE Luv:** L:51.411 u:10.025 v:12.283
- **Decimal:** 8878186
- **Hunter Lab:** 44.3, 0.279, 9.057

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Caffeine](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-caffeine)
- [Sherwin Williams Virtual Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/virtual-taupe-sw-7039)
- [Benjamin Moore Chocolate Velvet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chocolate-velvet-csp-235)
- [Valspar US Safari Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-safari-beige)
- [Benjamin Moore Porcini](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-porcini-csp-195)
- [Sherwin Williams Warm Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/warm-stone-sw-7032)
- [Benjamin Moore Beachcomber](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-beachcomber-993)
- [Sherwin Williams Foothills](https://plan-home.com/color/foothills-sw-7514)
- [Sherwin Williams Backdrop](https://plan-home.com/color/backdrop-sw-7025)
- [Valspar US Seine](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-seine)
- [Benjamin Moore Davenport Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-davenport-tan-hc-76)
- [Sherwin Williams Teakwood](https://plan-home.com/color/teakwood-sw-9619)
- [Behr Native Soil](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-native-soil)
- [Benjamin Moore Everard Coffee](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-everard-coffee-cw-150)
- [Benjamin Moore Rustic Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-rustic-taupe-999)
- [Sherwin Williams Habitat](https://plan-home.com/color/habitat-sw-9608)
- [Behr Coconut Shell](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-coconut-shell)
- [Behr Bridle Leather](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-bridle-leather)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Fashion Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-fashion-gray)
- [Behr Wild Truffle](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-wild-truffle)
- [Behr Smoky Trout](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-smoky-trout)
- [Behr Iron Gate](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-iron-gate)
- [Behr Woodcraft](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-woodcraft)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Underground](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-underground)
- [Behr Aging Barrel](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-aging-barrel)
- [Behr Swiss Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-swiss-brown)
- [Behr Landmark Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-landmark-brown)
- [Behr Espresso Beans](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-espresso-beans)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Nor'Wester](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-norwester)
- [Behr Absolute Zero](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-absolute-zero)
- [Behr Icicles](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-icicles)
- [Behr Shaved Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shaved-ice)
- [Behr Adirondack Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-adirondack-blue)
- [Behr Nypd](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-nypd)
- [Behr Hypnotic](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hypnotic)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.