Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Venetian Portico |
| SKU | AF-185 |
| Hex | #C4A996 |
| RGB | 196, 169, 150 |
| HSL | 25°, 28%, 68% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Benjamin Moore Venetian Portico
Venetian Portico sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Venetian Portico 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Venetian Portico 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 #C4A996 in HSL space. Pair Venetian Portico 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 Venetian Portico Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Venetian Portico 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-185 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Venetian Portico
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Pinky Beige (SW 79), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Venetian Portico without repainting risk. See the full Pinky Beige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Venetian Portico
Behr's nearest match is Fall Mood (PWL-87), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Venetian Portico without repainting risk. See the full Fall Mood swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Venetian Portico
Valspar's nearest match is Adirondack Path (2004-10A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41.3 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Venetian Portico without repainting risk. See the full Adirondack Path swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Venetian Portico
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Venetian Portico is Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Taupe Tapestry swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Venetian Portico
At Glidden, the closest color to Venetian Portico is Transcend (PPG1079-4) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Transcend swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Venetian Portico
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Venetian Portico is 10 Gallon Hat (413-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full 10 Gallon Hat swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Venetian Portico
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Venetian Portico is Trailside Tan (HGSW 3125) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trailside Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Venetian Portico
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Doe Eyed (DEBN09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Venetian Portico without repainting risk. See the full Doe Eyed swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Venetian Portico
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Venetian Portico is Smoked Trout (NO. 60) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) 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 Venetian Portico
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Venetian Portico. The nearest is Macadamia Brown (0184) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Venetian Portico
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Venetian Portico is Oak Plank (0148) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oak Plank swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Venetian Portico
At Rodda, the closest color to Venetian Portico is Barley (CA052) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Barley swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Venetian Portico
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Venetian Portico is Havana (HAVANA) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Havana swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Venetian Portico
At Kompozit, the closest color to Venetian Portico is Oak Plank (0148) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oak Plank swatch →