Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Cool Beige |
| SKU | HGSW 9086 |
| Hex | #C6B5A7 |
| RGB | 198, 181, 167 |
| HSL | 27°, 21%, 72% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Cool Beige
Cool Beige sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Cool Beige 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
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Behr
Magnolia Home
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Clare
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Cool Beige 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 #C6B5A7 in HSL space. Pair Cool Beige 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 Cool Beige Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cool Beige 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 9086 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cool Beige
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Cool Beige is Cool Beige (SW 9086). 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 48 vs 48). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Cool Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Cool Beige swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cool Beige
The closest Valspar equivalent of Cool Beige is Tailored Tan (V132-3). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48.2 vs 48). If Valspar is your counter, order Tailored Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Tailored Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cool Beige
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Bare Titanium (404-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cool Beige without repainting risk. See the full Bare Titanium swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cool Beige
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Knitting Basket (CSP-405), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cool Beige without repainting risk. See the full Knitting Basket swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cool Beige
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Steveareno Beige (DEC766), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cool Beige without repainting risk. See the full Steveareno Beige swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cool Beige
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Jitney (NO. 293), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cool Beige without repainting risk. See the full Jitney swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cool Beige
At Behr, the closest color to Cool Beige is Ranch Tan (QE-28) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ranch Tan swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cool Beige
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cool Beige is Summer Suede (PPG14-14) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Suede swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cool Beige
At Kompozit, the closest color to Cool Beige is Thistle Gray (0197) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cool Beige
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Cool Beige. The nearest is Thistle Gray (0197) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Cool Beige
Clare has no exact twin of Cool Beige. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cool Beige
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Cool Beige. The nearest is Baba Ghanoush (C2-896) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Baba Ghanoush swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cool Beige
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Cool Beige. The nearest is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Cool Beige
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Cool Beige — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 12.11). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9086 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →