Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Woodruff Beige |
| SKU | 90YR 31/131 |
| Hex | #AB9484 |
| RGB | 171, 148, 132 |
| HSL | 25°, 19%, 59% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Woodruff Beige
Woodruff Beige sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Woodruff Beige 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
15 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Woodruff Beige within Glidden'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 #AB9484 in HSL space. Pair Woodruff Beige 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.
Glidden Woodruff Beige Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Woodruff Beige 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 Glidden 90YR 31/131 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Woodruff Beige
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Woodruff Beige is Sanderling (SW 7513) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sanderling swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Woodruff Beige
Behr's nearest match is Mocha Tan (HDC-SP14-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Woodruff Beige without repainting risk. See the full Mocha Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Woodruff Beige
The closest Valspar equivalent of Woodruff Beige is Free Wheeling (2006-10A). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.4 vs 31). If Valspar is your counter, order Free Wheeling and you'll get the same color. See the full Free Wheeling swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Woodruff Beige
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Woodruff Beige is Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Earl Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Woodruff Beige
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Woodruff Beige is Oakbluff (413-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oakbluff swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Woodruff Beige
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Woodruff Beige is Domaine (HGSW 3443) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Domaine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Woodruff Beige
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Woodruff Beige is Let's Get Cozy (DEBN01) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Let's Get Cozy swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Woodruff Beige
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Woodruff Beige is Bush Buck (0141) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bush Buck swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Woodruff Beige
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Woodruff Beige. The nearest is Rain Barrel (H0113) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rain Barrel swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Woodruff Beige
Rodda's nearest match is Agate (CA064), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Woodruff Beige without repainting risk. See the full Agate swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Woodruff Beige
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Woodruff Beige. The nearest is Scout (C2-826) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Scout swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Woodruff Beige
Backdrop has no exact twin of Woodruff Beige. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Woodruff Beige
Kompozit has no exact twin of Woodruff Beige. The nearest is Pavilion Tan (0149) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pavilion Tan swatch →