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HGTV HOME BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · HGSW 3214

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Fenland#AC9D83 · LRV 35

Fenland 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 3214 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

HGTV HOME BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS FENLAND
RGB 172, 157, 131 LRV 35

Color spec

Brand HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Name Fenland
SKU HGSW 3214
Hex #AC9D83
RGB 172, 157, 131
HSL 38°, 20%, 59%
LRV 35
Undertone red-orange / warm
Family Neutral

About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Fenland

Fenland sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.

Fenland 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 7544 · #AC9D83 · ΔE 0 · LRV 35
SW 7549 · #AD9C85 · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 34
SW 9122 · #B19F80 · ΔE 1.89 · LRV 36
SW 9527 · #A69C81 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 34
SW 9112 · #AF987F · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 33

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.54
All neutral at Valspar →
8004-20D · #AC9C82 · ΔE 0.54 · LRV 34
V147-3 · #AC9C82 · ΔE 0.54 · LRV 34.3
T580 · #AE9C7D · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 34.2
8004-25D · #A69D86 · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 34
V146-4 · #A69D86 · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 34.1

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.43
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
CSP-1040 · #AA9D81 · ΔE 1.43 · LRV 34
CC-604 · #AB9E88 · ΔE 1.47 · LRV 35
244 · #AC9C7C · ΔE 2.01 · LRV 33
HC-89 · #AC9C7C · ΔE 2.01 · LRV 33
1524 · #ACA182 · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 35

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.52
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1097-5 · #AC9A7E · ΔE 1.52 · LRV 33
PPG1101-5 · #AC9977 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 33
PPG1024-5 · #A89D8D · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 34
PPG1077-4 · #B09C87 · ΔE 3.75 · LRV 35
PPG1021-4 · #A99A8A · ΔE 4.22 · LRV 33

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.64
All neutral at Behr →
UL190-19 · #AE9C83 · ΔE 1.64 · LRV 34
UL170-3 · #B19B7F · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 34
PMD-57 · #A59E89 · ΔE 3.77 · LRV 34
250F-4 · #B19B86 · ΔE 4.58 · LRV 35
PPU9-22 · #A6A082 · ΔE 4.97 · LRV 35

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.73
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DESS23 · #AD9F81 · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 35
DEBN57 · #AD9B7C · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 33
DE6215 · #A89983 · ΔE 1.94 · LRV 31
DEBN30 · #B09D85 · ΔE 2.37 · LRV 35
DEBN02 · #B49D87 · ΔE 4.72 · LRV 35

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.9
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0351 · #AB9F83 · ΔE 1.9 · LRV 35
0190 · #B19E8A · ΔE 3.77 · LRV 36
H120 · #B59D80 · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 32
0176 · #B49B81 · ΔE 4.57 · LRV 35
0379 · #A4A089 · ΔE 5.24 · LRV 35

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.18
All neutral at Kompozit →
0337 · #AEA28C · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 37
0351 · #A79B7E · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 33
0233 · #ADA18E · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 36
0198 · #A79B8C · ΔE 4.18 · LRV 34
0190 · #AD9986 · ΔE 4.56 · LRV 33

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.66
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-CT · #A89E8A · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 33
BD-AN · #A89886 · ΔE 3.76 · LRV 33
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 10.42 · LRV 38
BD-LF · #A4AB95 · ΔE 10.64 · LRV 35
BD-RO · #D2A299 · ΔE 17 · LRV 38

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.78
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-891 · #A59B80 · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 33
C2-926 · #ABA28E · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 36
C2-873 · #A79E81 · ΔE 3.44 · LRV 34
C2-956 · #A5A08F · ΔE 5.06 · LRV 35
C2-908 · #A6A290 · ΔE 5.46 · LRV 36

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.46
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 6 · #B3A28E · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 37
NO. 20 · #B49D82 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 35
NO. 12 · #A49C7C · ΔE 4.56 · LRV 33
NO. 28 · #B19C8D · ΔE 6.52 · LRV 35
NO. 19 · #A1A189 · ΔE 7.21 · LRV 35

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.64
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
416-5DB · #B0997E · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 34
415-5DB · #B09879 · ΔE 3.85 · LRV 33
323-4DB · #ACA17D · ΔE 4.39 · LRV 36
216-4DB · #B79B77 · ΔE 5.19 · LRV 35
411-4DB · #AF9781 · ΔE 5.27 · LRV 33

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.81
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-128 · #A39B89 · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 33
JG-166 · #B1A789 · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 39
JG-114 · #AAA497 · ΔE 5.84 · LRV 37
JG-52 · #9C9878 · ΔE 6.62 · LRV 31
JG-135 · #A19C96 · ΔE 8.28 · LRV 34

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 9.08
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-DP-59 · #C29F68 · ΔE 9.08 · LRV 37
PNT100-MD-64 · #9FA47B · ΔE 10.53 · LRV 35
PNT100-DP-78 · #99AAA4 · ΔE 15.23 · LRV 38
PNT100-LT-15 · #9CA2A7 · ΔE 15.31 · LRV 36
PNT100-MD-58 · #8EA992 · ΔE 16.87 · LRV 36

Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deck

The nearest shades to Fenland 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 3204 · LRV 36
HGSW 9122 · LRV 36
HGSW 3485 · LRV 36
HGSW 2485 · LRV 37
HGSW 7038 · LRV 37
HGSW 3075 · LRV 37

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #AC9D83 in HSL space. Pair Fenland with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#AC9D83 + #8392AC
TRIADIC
#AC9D83 · #83AC9D · #9D83AC
ANALOGOUS
#AC8983 · #AC9D83 · #A7AC83

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.66:1 fail
Sample text on black
7.9:1 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 Fenland Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Fenland 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 3214 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fenland

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Fenland is Fenland (SW 7544). 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 35 vs 35). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Fenland and you'll get the same color. See the full Fenland swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Fenland

The closest Valspar equivalent of Fenland is Ode to Joy (8004-20D). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). If Valspar is your counter, order Ode to Joy and you'll get the same color. See the full Ode to Joy swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fenland

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Shiitake Mushroom (CSP-1040), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fenland without repainting risk. See the full Shiitake Mushroom swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Fenland

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Stony Creek (PPG1097-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fenland without repainting risk. See the full Stony Creek swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Fenland

Behr's nearest match is Tatami Mat (UL190-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fenland without repainting risk. See the full Tatami Mat swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Fenland

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Mohalla (0351), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fenland without repainting risk. See the full Mohalla swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Fenland

At Kompozit, the closest color to Fenland is Mohalla (0351) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mohalla swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fenland

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Fenland is Elusive Morel (DEBN30) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Elusive Morel swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Fenland

At Backdrop, the closest color to Fenland is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carry the Two swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Fenland

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Fenland is Range (C2-873) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Range swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Fenland

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Fenland. The nearest is Buff (NO. 20) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Buff swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fenland

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Fenland. The nearest is Wild Desert (416-5DB) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wild Desert swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Fenland

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Fenland. The nearest is Antiquing (JG-128) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antiquing swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Fenland

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Fenland — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 10.53). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3214 instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →

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