Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Arroyo Valley |
| SKU | HGSW 3203 |
| Hex | #9F8E71 |
| RGB | 159, 142, 113 |
| HSL | 38°, 19%, 53% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Arroyo Valley
Arroyo Valley sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Arroyo Valley 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Arroyo Valley within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams'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 #9F8E71 in HSL space. Pair Arroyo Valley 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Arroyo Valley Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Arroyo Valley 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3203 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Arroyo Valley
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Arroyo Valley is Barro Verde (SW 9123). 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 28 vs 29). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Barro Verde and you'll get the same color. See the full Barro Verde swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Arroyo Valley
At Behr, the closest color to Arroyo Valley is Archivist (T14-17) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Archivist swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Arroyo Valley
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Arroyo Valley is Palace Tan (CW-35) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Palace Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Arroyo Valley
Valspar's nearest match is Mountain Hideaway (M225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.7 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Arroyo Valley without repainting risk. See the full Mountain Hideaway swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Arroyo Valley
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Arroyo Valley is Saddle Soap (PPG1102-5) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saddle Soap swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Arroyo Valley
At Glidden, the closest color to Arroyo Valley is Saddle Soap (PPG1102-5) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saddle Soap swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Arroyo Valley
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Arroyo Valley. The nearest is Bronze Yellow (321-5DB) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronze Yellow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Arroyo Valley
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Tuscan Mosaic (DE6208), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Arroyo Valley without repainting risk. See the full Tuscan Mosaic swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Arroyo Valley
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Drab (NO. 41), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Arroyo Valley without repainting risk. See the full Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Arroyo Valley
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Kinderhook Clay (H123), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Arroyo Valley without repainting risk. See the full Kinderhook Clay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Arroyo Valley
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Arroyo Valley is Britches (H0123). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Britches and you'll get the same color. See the full Britches swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Arroyo Valley
Rodda has no exact twin of Arroyo Valley. The nearest is Brown Sugar (CA054) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brown Sugar swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Arroyo Valley
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Arroyo Valley is In the Bag (C2-840) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Bag swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Arroyo Valley
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Arroyo Valley. The nearest is Bond Street (BOND STREET) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Arroyo Valley
Kompozit's nearest match is Whipcord (0338), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Arroyo Valley without repainting risk. See the full Whipcord swatch →