Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Carrington Beige |
| SKU | HC-93 |
| Hex | #C7B493 |
| RGB | 199, 180, 147 |
| HSL | 38°, 32%, 68% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Carrington Beige
Carrington Beige sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Carrington Beige 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
17 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
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Carrington Beige 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 #C7B493 in HSL space. Pair Carrington Beige 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 Carrington Beige Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Carrington Beige 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-93 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Carrington Beige
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Lamb's Wool (SW 9536), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Carrington Beige without repainting risk. See the full Lamb's Wool swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Carrington Beige
The closest Behr equivalent of Carrington Beige is Spring Wheat (MQ2-30). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). If Behr is your counter, order Spring Wheat and you'll get the same color. See the full Spring Wheat swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Carrington Beige
The closest Valspar equivalent of Carrington Beige is Far Side of the Mountain (V094-3). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). If Valspar is your counter, order Far Side of the Mountain and you'll get the same color. See the full Far Side of the Mountain swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Carrington Beige
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Earthy Cane (PPG1103-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Carrington Beige without repainting risk. See the full Earthy Cane swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Carrington Beige
At Glidden, the closest color to Carrington Beige is Beige Tellin (PPG15-31) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beige Tellin swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Carrington Beige
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Carrington Beige is Light Chestnut (417-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Chestnut swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Carrington Beige
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Whole Wheat (HGSW 2186), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Carrington Beige without repainting risk. See the full Whole Wheat swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Carrington Beige
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Warm and Toasty (DET646), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Carrington Beige without repainting risk. See the full Warm and Toasty swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Carrington Beige
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Carrington Beige. The nearest is Summer Pear (JG-44) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Carrington Beige
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Carrington Beige is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Carrington Beige
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Prairie Sand (0289), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Carrington Beige without repainting risk. See the full Prairie Sand swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Carrington Beige
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Wicker Basket (0280), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Carrington Beige without repainting risk. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Carrington Beige
At Rodda, the closest color to Carrington Beige is Berber (CA118) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) 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 Carrington Beige
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Carrington Beige is Kalahari (C2-828) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kalahari swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Carrington Beige
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Carrington Beige. The nearest is Tikal (TIKAL) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tikal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Carrington Beige
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Carrington Beige. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Carrington Beige
Kompozit's nearest match is Wicker Basket (0280), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Carrington Beige without repainting risk. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →