Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Ranchwood |
| SKU | CC-500 |
| Hex | #ADA290 |
| RGB | 173, 162, 144 |
| HSL | 37°, 15%, 62% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Ranchwood
Ranchwood sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Ranchwood 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
18 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
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Ranchwood 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 #ADA290 in HSL space. Pair Ranchwood 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 Ranchwood Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ranchwood 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 CC-500 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ranchwood
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Taupe Tone (SW 7633), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ranchwood without repainting risk. See the full Taupe Tone swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ranchwood
Behr's nearest match is Sierra Sand (UL170-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ranchwood without repainting risk. See the full Sierra Sand swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ranchwood
Valspar's nearest match is Gray Silt (6002-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.9 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ranchwood without repainting risk. See the full Gray Silt swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ranchwood
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Ranchwood is Aldabra (PPG14-28) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aldabra swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ranchwood
Glidden's nearest match is Heron Grey (20YY 37/094), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ranchwood without repainting risk. See the full Heron Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ranchwood
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Ranchwood is Breakwall (405-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Breakwall swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ranchwood
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Ranchwood is Gristmill Greige (HGSW 2485) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gristmill Greige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ranchwood
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Macramé Knot (DEBN63), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ranchwood without repainting risk. See the full Macramé Knot swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Ranchwood
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Ranchwood is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ranchwood
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Light Gray (NO. 17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ranchwood without repainting risk. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ranchwood
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Young Colt (0198), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ranchwood without repainting risk. See the full Young Colt swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ranchwood
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Ranchwood is Deep Marsh (0233). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Deep Marsh and you'll get the same color. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Ranchwood
Rodda's nearest match is Essential Beige (CA081), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ranchwood without repainting risk. See the full Essential Beige swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ranchwood
C2 Paint's nearest match is Fossil (C2-926), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ranchwood without repainting risk. See the full Fossil swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Ranchwood
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Ranchwood. The nearest is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Ranchwood
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Ranchwood is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Ranchwood
Backdrop's nearest match is Carry the Two (BD-CT), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ranchwood without repainting risk. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ranchwood
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Ranchwood is Deep Marsh (0233). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). If Kompozit is your counter, order Deep Marsh and you'll get the same color. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →