Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Bombay Beach |
| SKU | HGSW 3105 |
| Hex | #BFA38D |
| RGB | 191, 163, 141 |
| HSL | 26°, 28%, 65% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Bombay Beach
Bombay Beach sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Bombay Beach 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
Behr
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Clare
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Bombay Beach 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 #BFA38D in HSL space. Pair Bombay Beach 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 Bombay Beach Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bombay Beach 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 3105 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bombay Beach
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Bombay Beach is Sensational Sand (SW 6094). 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 39 vs 39). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Sensational Sand and you'll get the same color. See the full Sensational Sand swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bombay Beach
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Bombay Beach is Buttered Croissant (DEBN05). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Buttered Croissant and you'll get the same color. See the full Buttered Croissant swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bombay Beach
Behr's nearest match is Mocha Foam (T15-17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bombay Beach without repainting risk. See the full Mocha Foam swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bombay Beach
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Bombay Beach is Fox Hedge Tan (1167) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fox Hedge Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bombay Beach
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Bombay Beach is Sanded Grout (412-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sanded Grout swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bombay Beach
At Valspar, the closest color to Bombay Beach is Puppy Love (V131-4) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.6 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Puppy Love swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bombay Beach
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Bombay Beach is Smoked Trout (NO. 60) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) 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 →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bombay Beach
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Bombay Beach is Wright Stone Grey (FLLW858) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wright Stone Grey swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bombay Beach
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Bombay Beach is Tailored Tan (0239) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tailored Tan swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bombay Beach
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Bombay Beach is Mesa (C2-813) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mesa swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bombay Beach
Kompozit has no exact twin of Bombay Beach. The nearest is Macadamia Brown (0184) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bombay Beach
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Bombay Beach — the nearest deck color, Rustic Oak (JG-110), is clearly different (ΔE 5.96). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3105 instead. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Bombay Beach
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Bombay Beach — the nearest deck color, Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76), is clearly different (ΔE 9.07). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3105 instead. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Bombay Beach
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Bombay Beach — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 10.06). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3105 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →