Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Barro Verde |
| SKU | HGSW 9123 |
| Hex | #9F8E71 |
| RGB | 159, 142, 113 |
| HSL | 38°, 19%, 53% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Barro Verde
Barro Verde 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.
Barro Verde 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 at every US brand
14 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Behr
Farrow & Ball
Dutch Boy
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Clare
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Barro Verde 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 Barro Verde 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 Barro Verde Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Barro Verde 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 9123 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Barro Verde
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Barro Verde 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 →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Barro Verde
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 Barro Verde without repainting risk. See the full Tuscan Mosaic swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Barro Verde
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 Barro Verde without repainting risk. See the full Kinderhook Clay swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Barro Verde
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 Barro Verde without repainting risk. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Barro Verde
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 Barro Verde without repainting risk. See the full Drab swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Barro Verde
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 Barro Verde without repainting risk. See the full Mountain Hideaway swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Barro Verde
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Barro Verde 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 →
Behr Equivalent of Barro Verde
At Behr, the closest color to Barro Verde 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 →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Barro Verde
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Barro Verde 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 →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Barro Verde
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Barro Verde 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 →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Barro Verde
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Barro Verde. 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 →
Backdrop Equivalent of Barro Verde
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Barro Verde — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 5.46). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9123 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Barro Verde
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Barro Verde — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 6.18). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9123 instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Barro Verde
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Barro Verde — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 11.03). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9123 instead. See the full Shade swatch →