Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Briarwood |
| SKU | HC-175 |
| Hex | #A09889 |
| RGB | 160, 152, 137 |
| HSL | 39°, 11%, 58% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Briarwood
Briarwood sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Briarwood 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
19 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
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Briarwood 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 #A09889 in HSL space. Pair Briarwood 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 Briarwood Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Briarwood 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 HC-175 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Briarwood
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Briarwood is Honed Soapstone (SW 9126) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Honed Soapstone swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Briarwood
The closest Behr equivalent of Briarwood is Moon Rock (QE-58). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Behr is your counter, order Moon Rock and you'll get the same color. See the full Moon Rock swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Briarwood
Valspar's nearest match is Aspen Gray (6004-2A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.3 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Briarwood without repainting risk. See the full Aspen Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Briarwood
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Gray By Me (PPG1008-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Briarwood without repainting risk. See the full Gray By Me swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Briarwood
Glidden's nearest match is Gray By Me (PPG1008-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Briarwood without repainting risk. See the full Gray By Me swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Briarwood
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Briarwood is Dusky Gray (439-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusky Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Briarwood
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Briarwood. The nearest is Domaine (HGSW 3443) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Domaine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Briarwood
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Briarwood is Sorrel Felt (DET624) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sorrel Felt swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Briarwood
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Antiquing (JG-128), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Briarwood without repainting risk. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Briarwood
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Briarwood. The nearest is Worsted (NO. 284) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Worsted swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Briarwood
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Briarwood is Trenton Taupe (H113) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trenton Taupe swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Briarwood
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Briarwood is Rain Barrel (H0113) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Barrel swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Briarwood
At Rodda, the closest color to Briarwood is Anise (CA155) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anise swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Briarwood
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Briarwood is Wood Ash (C2-923) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wood Ash swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Briarwood
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Briarwood. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Briarwood
Backdrop has no exact twin of Briarwood. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Briarwood
Kompozit has no exact twin of Briarwood. The nearest is Orestes (0379) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orestes swatch →