Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Sonnet |
| SKU | AF-55 |
| Hex | #E3DBCD |
| RGB | 227, 219, 205 |
| HSL | 38°, 28%, 85% |
| LRV | 70 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Sonnet
At LRV 70, Sonnet is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.
Sonnet is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Sonnet 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 #E3DBCD in HSL space. Pair Sonnet 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 Sonnet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sonnet 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-55 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sonnet
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sonnet is White Sesame (SW 9586). 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 71 vs 70). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order White Sesame and you'll get the same color. See the full White Sesame swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sonnet
The closest Behr equivalent of Sonnet is Vintage Linen (PPU7-16). At ΔE 0.43 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 71 vs 70). If Behr is your counter, order Vintage Linen and you'll get the same color. See the full Vintage Linen swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sonnet
The closest Valspar equivalent of Sonnet is Asiago (6005-1A). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 72.3 vs 70). If Valspar is your counter, order Asiago and you'll get the same color. See the full Asiago swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sonnet
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Scotch Mist (PPG14-07), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 70 vs 70) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sonnet without repainting risk. See the full Scotch Mist swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sonnet
Glidden's nearest match is Scotch Mist (PPG14-07), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 71 vs 70) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sonnet without repainting risk. See the full Scotch Mist swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sonnet
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Sonnet is Dust Flats (414-1DB). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 72 vs 70). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Dust Flats and you'll get the same color. See the full Dust Flats swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sonnet
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sonnet is Neutral White (HGSW 4017). 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 70 vs 70). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Neutral White and you'll get the same color. See the full Neutral White swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sonnet
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sonnet is Instant Classic (DET672) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 70 vs 70) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Instant Classic swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sonnet
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Locally Sown (JG-112), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 70 vs 70) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sonnet without repainting risk. See the full Locally Sown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sonnet
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Clunch (NO. 2009), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 72 vs 70) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sonnet without repainting risk. See the full Clunch swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sonnet
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is White Elephant (0223), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 71 vs 70) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sonnet without repainting risk. See the full White Elephant swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sonnet
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sonnet is White Elephant (0223) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 70 vs 70) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full White Elephant swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sonnet
The closest Rodda equivalent of Sonnet is Satin Weave (CA024). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 72 vs 70). If Rodda is your counter, order Satin Weave and you'll get the same color. See the full Satin Weave swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sonnet
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Sonnet is Cherubic (C2-850). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 71 vs 70). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Cherubic and you'll get the same color. See the full Cherubic swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sonnet
At Clare, the closest color to Sonnet is No Filter (PNT100-LT-19) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 72 vs 70) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full No Filter swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sonnet
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Sonnet is Gem (GEM) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 75 vs 70) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gem swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sonnet
Backdrop has no exact twin of Sonnet. The nearest is Cookies & Cream (BD-CC) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 73 vs 70). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cookies & Cream swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sonnet
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sonnet is White Elephant (0223) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 71 vs 70) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full White Elephant swatch →