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HGTV HOME BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · HGSW 3105

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Bombay Beach#BFA38D · LRV 39

Bombay Beach reads as a red-orange / warm — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the spec, what HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3105 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

HGTV HOME BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS BOMBAY BEACH
RGB 191, 163, 141 LRV 39

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 each

5 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.

SW 6094 · #BFA38D · ΔE 0 · LRV 39
SW 6101 · #BCA38B · ΔE 1.8 · LRV 39
SW 7714 · #BFA287 · ΔE 1.9 · LRV 39
SW 6059 · #C1A392 · ΔE 2.65 · LRV 40
SW 7538 · #C0A588 · ΔE 3.03 · LRV 40

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.99
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEBN05 · #BBA18C · ΔE 0.99 · LRV 37
DEC759 · #B7A28E · ΔE 2.74 · LRV 35
DEBN48 · #C3A381 · ΔE 4.06 · LRV 39
DEC760 · #B8A487 · ΔE 5.34 · LRV 36
DEBN49 · #BAA484 · ΔE 5.52 · LRV 38

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.05
All neutral at Behr →
MQ2-40 · #C0A691 · ΔE 1.05 · LRV 41
T15-17 · #BBA28E · ΔE 1.19 · LRV 38
PPU4-05 · #BEA287 · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 39
PPU4-5 · #BEA287 · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 39
S240-4 · #C2A487 · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 40

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.69
All neutral at Valspar →
8004-14D · #C4A68C · ΔE 1.69 · LRV 41
V087-3 · #C4A68C · ΔE 1.69 · LRV 41.2
V131-4 · #BBA592 · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 39.6
T565 · #BCA695 · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 40
2007-10A · #BAA693 · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 39.7

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 2
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
1167 · #C4A289 · ΔE 2 · LRV 39
AF-245 · #C5A38C · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 40
AF-135 · #B8A28A · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 38
HC-47 · #C0A689 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 40
1033 · #BCA68C · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 40

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.03
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
412-4DB · #BCA493 · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 39
413-3DB · #C0A891 · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 41
414-4DB · #BAA287 · ΔE 3.24 · LRV 38
417-3DB · #B9A58B · ΔE 4.45 · LRV 39
419-4DB · #B8A992 · ΔE 6.08 · LRV 40

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.37
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 60 · #BDA794 · ΔE 2.37 · LRV 41
NO. 61 · #C49E80 · ΔE 3.66 · LRV 38
NO. 6 · #B3A28E · ΔE 4.57 · LRV 37
NO. 38 · #BBA682 · ΔE 7.03 · LRV 39
NO. 17 · #AFA592 · ΔE 7.84 · LRV 38

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.23
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
FLLW858 · #BDA496 · ΔE 3.23 · LRV 40
PPG1074-4 · #BCA999 · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 41
PPG1020-4 · #B6A696 · ΔE 4.63 · LRV 39
PPG15-09 · #B9A58A · ΔE 4.74 · LRV 39
PPG1061-4 · #C4A296 · ΔE 5.77 · LRV 40

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.37
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0239 · #BFA283 · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 39
0184 · #BCAA94 · ΔE 4.59 · LRV 41
0140 · #BAA59B · ΔE 4.98 · LRV 40
0260 · #BFA583 · ΔE 5 · LRV 39
0133 · #BCA399 · ΔE 5.1 · LRV 39

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.42
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-813 · #BAA597 · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 40
BD32 · #C5A382 · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 40
BD34 · #B6A592 · ΔE 4.34 · LRV 39
C2-827 · #B5A289 · ΔE 4.7 · LRV 37
C2-893 · #B7A88B · ΔE 7.45 · LRV 40

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.5
All neutral at Kompozit →
0184 · #BBA791 · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 40
0175 · #C0A98E · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 42
0133 · #BA9F95 · ΔE 5.43 · LRV 37
0275 · #BBA583 · ΔE 6.12 · LRV 39
0127 · #C1A097 · ΔE 6.86 · LRV 39

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.96
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-110 · #B5A89A · ΔE 5.96 · LRV 40
JG-113 · #B7AF9F · ΔE 8.8 · LRV 43
JG-157 · #B4AD9E · ΔE 9.08 · LRV 42
JG-114 · #AAA497 · ΔE 9.35 · LRV 37
JG-166 · #B1A789 · ΔE 9.91 · LRV 39

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.18
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-AN · #A89886 · ΔE 6.18 · LRV 33
BD-CT · #A89E8A · ΔE 8.4 · LRV 33
BD-RO · #D2A299 · ΔE 10.06 · LRV 38
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 14.59 · LRV 38
BD-LF · #A4AB95 · ΔE 16.77 · LRV 35

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 9.07
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-MD-76 · #CF9F93 · ΔE 9.07 · LRV 40
PNT100-DP-59 · #C29F68 · ΔE 9.7 · LRV 37
PNT100-MD-48 · #B5B9A6 · ΔE 15.67 · LRV 47
PNT100-MD-64 · #9FA47B · ΔE 17.48 · LRV 35
PNT100-DP-78 · #99AAA4 · ΔE 20.05 · LRV 38

Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deck

The 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.

HGSW 6094 · LRV 39
HGSW 3115 · LRV 39
HGSW 3055 · LRV 40
HGSW 6059 · LRV 40
HGSW 3065 · LRV 40
HGSW 6066 · LRV 40

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#BFA38D + #8DA9BF
TRIADIC
#BFA38D · #8DBFA3 · #A38DBF
ANALOGOUS
#BF8D90 · #BFA38D · #BFBC8D

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.38:1 fail
Sample text on black
8.84:1 AAA

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 →

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