Founded in 1947, Behr Paint Company is one of the largest manufacturers of paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains and surface preparation products for do-it-yourselfers and professionals in the United States, Canada, China, Chile and Mexico. The Santa Ana, Calif.-based maker of the BEHR®, KILZ®, WHIZZ® and E&J® brands is dedicated to meeting the coating and color needs of DIYers, professionals, architects and designers with an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and value.

OUR BEGINNINGS...
It all started in 1947, when Otho Behr, Jr. made batches of linseed oil wood stains in his family’s garage using a formula developed by his chemist father. Otho used his 1941 Ford woodie wagon to personally deliver products to his Southern California customers.

As a reminder of our humble roots, we proudly display this 1941 woodie wagon at our global headquarters’ lobby in Santa Ana, California. It represents our founder’s core values that we continue to embrace and commit to—a passion for excellence while being resourceful and innovative.

OUR FOUNDATION

BEHR CREED
A commitment to excellence. Difficult to attain, however, not difficult to aspire to. It entails quality, fairness, honesty and integrity. Thus, excellence should be a way of life. We will never be satisfied with less.

Our Mission
Create world class products and services that make life more colorful

Vision
Be the most trusted brand in the industry

Purpose
Transform inspiration into reality

Values
Integrity | Creativity | Passion | Leadership | Inclusion | Teamwork

Our Inclusive Culture

WE ARE COMMITTED
Our Behr team members are a mosaic of visible and invisible characteristics, including backgrounds, skill sets, perspectives, and experiences. We celebrate this diversity and strive to build a culture of equity and inclusion. To us, that means a culture where every team member…

• is treated fairly and has an equal opportunity to develop to full potential
• has a sense of belonging and feels safe to speak up and take calculated risks
• is free to be authentic and feels respected and valued for their uniqueness