Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Shiitake Mushroom |
| SKU | CSP-1040 |
| Hex | #AA9D81 |
| RGB | 170, 157, 129 |
| HSL | 41°, 19%, 59% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Shiitake Mushroom
Shiitake Mushroom sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Shiitake Mushroom 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 Shiitake Mushroom 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 #AA9D81 in HSL space. Pair Shiitake Mushroom 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 Shiitake Mushroom Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Shiitake Mushroom 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 CSP-1040 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shiitake Mushroom
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Fenland (SW 7544), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shiitake Mushroom without repainting risk. See the full Fenland swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Shiitake Mushroom
At Behr, the closest color to Shiitake Mushroom is Tatami Mat (UL190-19) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tatami Mat swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Shiitake Mushroom
Valspar's nearest match is Ode to Joy (8004-20D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shiitake Mushroom without repainting risk. See the full Ode to Joy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Shiitake Mushroom
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Shiitake Mushroom is Stony Creek (PPG1097-5) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stony Creek swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Shiitake Mushroom
At Glidden, the closest color to Shiitake Mushroom is Stony Creek (PPG1097-5) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stony Creek swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Shiitake Mushroom
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Shiitake Mushroom. The nearest is Wild Desert (416-5DB) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wild Desert swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shiitake Mushroom
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Fenland (HGSW 3214), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shiitake Mushroom without repainting risk. See the full Fenland swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Shiitake Mushroom
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Shiitake Mushroom is Hiking Trails (DESS23). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Hiking Trails and you'll get the same color. See the full Hiking Trails swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Shiitake Mushroom
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Shiitake Mushroom. The nearest is Antiquing (JG-128) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Shiitake Mushroom
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Shiitake Mushroom is Green Stone (NO. 12) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Shiitake Mushroom
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Shiitake Mushroom is Mohalla (0351). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Mohalla and you'll get the same color. See the full Mohalla swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Shiitake Mushroom
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Shiitake Mushroom is Mohalla (0351). 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 34 vs 34). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Mohalla and you'll get the same color. See the full Mohalla swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Shiitake Mushroom
At Rodda, the closest color to Shiitake Mushroom is Hemp (CA149) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hemp swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Shiitake Mushroom
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Shiitake Mushroom is Range (C2-873) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Range swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Shiitake Mushroom
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Shiitake Mushroom is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Shiitake Mushroom
Annie Sloan's nearest match is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shiitake Mushroom without repainting risk. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Shiitake Mushroom
At Backdrop, the closest color to Shiitake Mushroom is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Shiitake Mushroom
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Shiitake Mushroom is Mohalla (0351). 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 33 vs 34). If Kompozit is your counter, order Mohalla and you'll get the same color. See the full Mohalla swatch →