Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Hillsborough Beige |
| SKU | 1033 |
| Hex | #BCA68C |
| RGB | 188, 166, 140 |
| HSL | 32°, 26%, 64% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Hillsborough Beige
Hillsborough Beige sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Hillsborough 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
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 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
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Hillsborough 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 #BCA68C in HSL space. Pair Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough Beige Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hillsborough 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 1033 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hillsborough Beige
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Tamarind (SW 7538), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hillsborough Beige without repainting risk. See the full Tamarind swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hillsborough Beige
The closest Behr equivalent of Hillsborough Beige is Harvest Brown (710D-4). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Behr is your counter, order Harvest Brown and you'll get the same color. See the full Harvest Brown swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hillsborough Beige
Valspar's nearest match is Brown Owl (M136), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41.3 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hillsborough Beige without repainting risk. See the full Brown Owl swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hillsborough Beige
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Antelope (PPG15-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hillsborough Beige without repainting risk. See the full Antelope swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hillsborough Beige
Glidden's nearest match is Antelope (PPG15-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hillsborough Beige without repainting risk. See the full Antelope swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hillsborough Beige
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Hillsborough Beige is Towrope (417-3DB). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Towrope and you'll get the same color. See the full Towrope swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hillsborough Beige
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sands of Time (HGSW 3115), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hillsborough Beige without repainting risk. See the full Sands of Time swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hillsborough Beige
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Hillsborough Beige. The nearest is Sepia Tone (DET638) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sepia Tone swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Hillsborough Beige
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Hillsborough Beige is Smoked Trout (NO. 60) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hillsborough Beige
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Hillsborough Beige is Highlight (0275) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Highlight swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hillsborough Beige
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Macadamia Brown (0184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hillsborough Beige without repainting risk. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Hillsborough Beige
The closest Rodda equivalent of Hillsborough Beige is Sand Sculpture (CA094). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Rodda is your counter, order Sand Sculpture and you'll get the same color. See the full Sand Sculpture swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Hillsborough Beige
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Hillsborough Beige. The nearest is Trenchcoat (C2-893) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Trenchcoat swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Hillsborough Beige
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Hillsborough Beige is Coda (CODA) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coda swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hillsborough Beige
Kompozit's nearest match is Macadamia Brown (0184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hillsborough Beige without repainting risk. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →