Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Elk Run |
| SKU | HGSW 3204 |
| Hex | #B19F80 |
| RGB | 177, 159, 128 |
| HSL | 38°, 24%, 60% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Elk Run
Elk Run sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Elk Run 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 by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Elk Run 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 #B19F80 in HSL space. Pair Elk Run 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 Elk Run Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Elk Run 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 3204 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Elk Run
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Elk Run is Dried Edamame (SW 9122). 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 36 vs 36). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Dried Edamame and you'll get the same color. See the full Dried Edamame swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Elk Run
At Behr, the closest color to Elk Run is Mission Hills (UL170-3) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mission Hills swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Elk Run
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Trench Coat (CSP-1020), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Elk Run without repainting risk. See the full Trench Coat swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Elk Run
The closest Valspar equivalent of Elk Run is Barrel-Aged (T580). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 34.2 vs 36). If Valspar is your counter, order Barrel-Aged and you'll get the same color. See the full Barrel-Aged swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Elk Run
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Elk Run is Earthy Ocher (PPG1086-5) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Earthy Ocher swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Elk Run
Glidden's nearest match is Old Surrey Beige (30YY 36/185), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Elk Run without repainting risk. See the full Old Surrey Beige swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Elk Run
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Elk Run. The nearest is Yellow Sage (323-4DB) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yellow Sage swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Elk Run
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Hiking Trails (DESS23), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Elk Run without repainting risk. See the full Hiking Trails swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Elk Run
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Elk Run. The nearest is Juniper Tree (JG-166) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Elk Run
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Elk Run is Buff (NO. 20) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buff swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Elk Run
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Elk Run is Hillsboro Tan (H120) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hillsboro Tan swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Elk Run
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Elk Run. The nearest is Nankeen (H0120) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nankeen swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Elk Run
Rodda has no exact twin of Elk Run. The nearest is Wheat (CA053) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wheat swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Elk Run
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Elk Run is Thatch (C2-827) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thatch swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Elk Run
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Elk Run is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Elk Run
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Elk Run. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Elk Run
Backdrop has no exact twin of Elk Run. The nearest is Carry the Two (BD-CT) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Elk Run
At Kompozit, the closest color to Elk Run is Vintage Gold (0282) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Gold swatch →