Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Boardwalk |
| SKU | 1102 |
| Hex | #D5B387 |
| RGB | 213, 179, 135 |
| HSL | 34°, 48%, 68% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Boardwalk
Boardwalk sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Boardwalk is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Boardwalk within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #D5B387 in HSL space. Pair Boardwalk with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Boardwalk Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Boardwalk from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 1102 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Boardwalk
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Boardwalk is Restrained Gold (SW 6129). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Restrained Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Restrained Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Boardwalk
Behr's nearest match is Summerwood (S290-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Boardwalk without repainting risk. See the full Summerwood swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Boardwalk
Valspar's nearest match is Young at Heart (3003-8A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.7 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Boardwalk without repainting risk. See the full Young at Heart swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Boardwalk
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Craftsman Gold (PPG1092-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Boardwalk without repainting risk. See the full Craftsman Gold swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Boardwalk
At Glidden, the closest color to Boardwalk is Craftsman Gold (PPG1092-4) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Craftsman Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Boardwalk
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Boardwalk is Spaghetti Squash (313-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spaghetti Squash swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Boardwalk
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Boardwalk is Restrained Gold (HGSW 2175). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Restrained Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Restrained Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Boardwalk
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Warm Butterscotch (DE6151), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Boardwalk without repainting risk. See the full Warm Butterscotch swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Boardwalk
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Boardwalk. The nearest is Cottage Feel (JG-40) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Boardwalk
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Boardwalk is Dutch Pink (NO. 62) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dutch Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Boardwalk
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Boardwalk is Caramel Cloud (0245). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Caramel Cloud and you'll get the same color. See the full Caramel Cloud swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Boardwalk
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Boardwalk is Living Large (0254). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Living Large and you'll get the same color. See the full Living Large swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Boardwalk
At Rodda, the closest color to Boardwalk is Berber (CA118) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berber swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Boardwalk
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Boardwalk is Vicuna (C2-860) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vicuna swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Boardwalk
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Boardwalk is Living Large (0254). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Kompozit is your counter, order Living Large and you'll get the same color. See the full Living Large swatch →