Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Southern Charm |
| SKU | 1173 |
| Hex | #D6B3A3 |
| RGB | 214, 179, 163 |
| HSL | 19°, 38%, 74% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Benjamin Moore Southern Charm
Southern Charm sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Southern Charm is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
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 pink 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Southern Charm 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 #D6B3A3 in HSL space. Pair Southern Charm 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 Southern Charm Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Southern Charm 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 1173 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Southern Charm
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Southern Charm is Sashay Sand (SW 6051) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sashay Sand swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Southern Charm
Behr's nearest match is Sweet Tea (S210-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Southern Charm without repainting risk. See the full Sweet Tea swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Southern Charm
Valspar's nearest match is Toasted Beige (T523), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.8 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Southern Charm without repainting risk. See the full Toasted Beige swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Southern Charm
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Suntan (1068-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Southern Charm without repainting risk. See the full Suntan swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Southern Charm
At Glidden, the closest color to Southern Charm is Sandpaper (PPG1062-4) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sandpaper swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Southern Charm
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Southern Charm is Sand Dunes (410-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sand Dunes swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Southern Charm
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Southern Charm is Sashay Sand (HGSW 3046) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sashay Sand swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Southern Charm
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Southern Charm. The nearest is Kraft Paper (DE6109) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kraft Paper swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Southern Charm
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Southern Charm is Rosy Pink (JG-154) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosy Pink swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Southern Charm
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Southern Charm. The nearest is Templeton Pink (NO. 303) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Templeton Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Southern Charm
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Angel Breath (0043), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Southern Charm without repainting risk. See the full Angel Breath swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Southern Charm
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Southern Charm is Angel Breath (0043) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Angel Breath swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Southern Charm
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Southern Charm. The nearest is Angel's Landing (ANGEL'S LANDING) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 55 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Angel's Landing swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Southern Charm
Backdrop has no exact twin of Southern Charm. The nearest is Boy Meets Girl (BD-BG) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Boy Meets Girl swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Southern Charm
At Kompozit, the closest color to Southern Charm is Angel Breath (0043) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Angel Breath swatch →