Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Beige Intenso |
| SKU | HGSW 9096 |
| Hex | #C5A88D |
| RGB | 197, 168, 141 |
| HSL | 29°, 33%, 66% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Beige Intenso
Beige Intenso sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Beige Intenso 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
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Clare
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Beige Intenso 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 #C5A88D in HSL space. Pair Beige Intenso 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 Beige Intenso Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Beige Intenso 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 9096 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Beige Intenso
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Beige Intenso is Beige Intenso (SW 9096). 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 42 vs 43). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Beige Intenso and you'll get the same color. See the full Beige Intenso swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Beige Intenso
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Beige Intenso is Yosemite Trailhead (PPG15-04). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Yosemite Trailhead and you'll get the same color. See the full Yosemite Trailhead swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Beige Intenso
The closest Valspar equivalent of Beige Intenso is Woven Jute (8004-14D). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43). If Valspar is your counter, order Woven Jute and you'll get the same color. See the full Woven Jute swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Beige Intenso
Behr's nearest match is Riviera Clay (UL130-8), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beige Intenso without repainting risk. See the full Riviera Clay swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Beige Intenso
Dutch Boy's nearest match is 10 Gallon Hat (413-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beige Intenso without repainting risk. See the full 10 Gallon Hat swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Beige Intenso
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Hidden Oaks (1129), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beige Intenso without repainting risk. See the full Hidden Oaks swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Beige Intenso
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Beige Intenso is Cowhide (0155) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cowhide swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Beige Intenso
At Kompozit, the closest color to Beige Intenso is 3am Latte (0175) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Beige Intenso
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Beige Intenso is Smoked Trout (NO. 60) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) 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 →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Beige Intenso
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Beige Intenso. The nearest is Moenkopi Tan (DEC704) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Moenkopi Tan swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Beige Intenso
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Beige Intenso. The nearest is Epicure (C2-829) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Epicure swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Beige Intenso
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Beige Intenso — the nearest deck color, Embossed Letter (JG-106), is clearly different (ΔE 5.72). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9096 instead. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Beige Intenso
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Beige Intenso — the nearest deck color, Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76), is clearly different (ΔE 10.47). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9096 instead. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Beige Intenso
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Beige Intenso — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 11.45). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9096 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →