Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Etruscan |
| SKU | AF-355 |
| Hex | #AF8255 |
| RGB | 175, 130, 85 |
| HSL | 30°, 36%, 51% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Benjamin Moore Etruscan
Etruscan sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Etruscan is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
16 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 brown 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
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Etruscan 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 #AF8255 in HSL space. Pair Etruscan 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 Etruscan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Etruscan 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 AF-355 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Etruscan
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Etruscan is Chamois (SW 6131) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chamois swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Etruscan
Behr's nearest match is Gold Plated (UL160-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Etruscan without repainting risk. See the full Gold Plated swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Etruscan
At Valspar, the closest color to Etruscan is Gleaming Tan (3002-7B) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.1 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gleaming Tan swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Etruscan
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Cool Copper (PPG1088-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Etruscan without repainting risk. See the full Cool Copper swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Etruscan
Glidden's nearest match is Cool Copper (PPG1088-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Etruscan without repainting risk. See the full Cool Copper swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Etruscan
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Etruscan is Vintage Brass (313-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Brass swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Etruscan
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Etruscan is Chamois (HGSW 2172) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chamois swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Etruscan
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Etruscan is Roman Brick (DEC713) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roman Brick swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Etruscan
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Etruscan. The nearest is Vintage Crown (JG-152) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Etruscan
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Etruscan. The nearest is Wet Sand (NO. 46) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wet Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Etruscan
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Butterscotch Mousse (0249), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Etruscan without repainting risk. See the full Butterscotch Mousse swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Etruscan
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Etruscan is Rich Oak (0268) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rich Oak swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Etruscan
Rodda has no exact twin of Etruscan. The nearest is Madrona (CA102) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Madrona swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Etruscan
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Etruscan. The nearest is Miel (MIEL) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Miel swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Etruscan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Etruscan is Rich Oak (0268) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rich Oak swatch →