Timber Wolf → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Benjamin Moore Timber Wolf (1600), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for Timber Wolf
If you love Benjamin Moore Timber Wolf but need a Behr alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Behr, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Timber Wolf (1600) is a medium gray with warm green-gray undertones. A light-medium gray with subtle warm green undertones. Clean and modern, slightly cooler than Edgecomb Gray. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 51.43) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Timber Wolf and every Behr color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Behr option is Dolphin Fin (PPU26-06) with a Delta E of 4, which is a "good match" level match. Dolphin Fin is close. Both are warm light-medium grays. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Behr Matches for Timber Wolf
Dolphin Fin is close. Both are warm light-medium grays.
| Timber Wolf | Dolphin Fin | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 51.43 | 46 |
| Hex | #C5C2BA | #BAB5AE |
| Undertone | Warm Green-Gray | Warm Greige |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Timber Wolf has warm green-gray undertones. A light-medium gray with subtle warm green undertones. Clean and modern, slightly cooler than Edgecomb Gray.
Dolphin Fin has warm greige undertones. A warm medium gray with subtle beige undertones. Behr's answer to the greige trend. Balanced and versatile.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Timber Wolf's warm green-gray quality may read differently than Dolphin Fin's warm greige character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Timber Wolf in Your Room
The green is mild and mainly visible in bright light. Under warm light, it reads as a clean neutral gray. A versatile modern neutral.
Dolphin Fin in Your Room
Reads as a warm, balanced gray in most rooms. Neither too warm nor too cool. A safe, crowd-pleasing choice for any room.
LRV and Brightness
Timber Wolf has an LRV of 51.43, while Dolphin Fin has an LRV of 46. That means Timber Wolf reflects noticeably more light. In the same room, Timber Wolf will make the space feel brighter and more open than Dolphin Fin. If you are switching to the Behr option, expect the room to feel slightly more intimate and cozy.
Best Rooms for Timber Wolf
Benjamin Moore recommends Timber Wolf for: living room, bedroom, bathroom, office, hallway. With an LRV of 51.43, this is a medium color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Dolphin Fin is recommended for: living room, bedroom, hallway, office, whole house. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Dolphin Fin in the same rooms you planned for Timber Wolf.
Timber Wolf in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for Timber Wolf (1600) is Dolphin Fin (PPU26-06) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Dolphin Fin is close. Both are warm light-medium grays. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Timber Wolf is a Benjamin Moore color with warm green-gray undertones and an LRV of 51.43. Dolphin Fin is a Behr color with warm greige undertones and an LRV of 46. With a Delta E of 4, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 4, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Behr equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Behr. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Behr work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.