Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Coastline Tan |
| SKU | HGSW 3442 |
| Hex | #9C8A79 |
| RGB | 156, 138, 121 |
| HSL | 29°, 15%, 54% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Coastline Tan
Coastline Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Coastline Tan 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
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Valspar
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Clare
Magnolia Home
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Coastline Tan 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 #9C8A79 in HSL space. Pair Coastline Tan 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 Coastline Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Coastline Tan 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 3442 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Coastline Tan
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Coastline Tan is Sycamore Tan (SW 2855). 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 27 vs 27). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Sycamore Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Sycamore Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Coastline Tan
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Coastline Tan is Ticonderoga Taupe (992). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Ticonderoga Taupe and you'll get the same color. See the full Ticonderoga Taupe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Coastline Tan
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Wild Maitake (DEBN24), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Coastline Tan without repainting risk. See the full Wild Maitake swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Coastline Tan
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Coastline Tan without repainting risk. See the full Roasted Chestnut swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Coastline Tan
Behr's nearest match is Antique Leather (UL140-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Coastline Tan without repainting risk. See the full Antique Leather swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Coastline Tan
Valspar's nearest match is Stone Manor (6006-2A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.1 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Coastline Tan without repainting risk. See the full Stone Manor swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Coastline Tan
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Coastline Tan is Seemingly Perfect (443-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seemingly Perfect swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Coastline Tan
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Coastline Tan. The nearest is Mouse's Back (NO. 40) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mouse's Back swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Coastline Tan
Backdrop has no exact twin of Coastline Tan. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 33 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Coastline Tan
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Coastline Tan. The nearest is Cumin (C2-888) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cumin swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Coastline Tan
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Coastline Tan — the nearest deck color, Sultry Castle (0562), is clearly different (ΔE 5.31). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3442 instead. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Coastline Tan
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Coastline Tan — the nearest deck color, Shagbark Olive (0352), is clearly different (ΔE 7.56). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3442 instead. See the full Shagbark Olive swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Coastline Tan
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Coastline Tan — the nearest deck color, Garden Party (JG-53), is clearly different (ΔE 8.97). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3442 instead. See the full Garden Party swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Coastline Tan
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Coastline Tan — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 9.66). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3442 instead. See the full Shade swatch →