Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Handcrafted Brown |
| SKU | HGSW 2184 |
| Hex | #BA9C75 |
| RGB | 186, 156, 117 |
| HSL | 34°, 33%, 59% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Handcrafted Brown
Handcrafted Brown 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.
Handcrafted Brown 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
Dutch Boy
Behr
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Handcrafted Brown 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 #BA9C75 in HSL space. Pair Handcrafted Brown 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 Handcrafted Brown Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Handcrafted Brown 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 2184 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Handcrafted Brown
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Handcrafted Brown is Coriander Powder (SW 9025). 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 Coriander Powder and you'll get the same color. See the full Coriander Powder swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Handcrafted Brown
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Handcrafted Brown is Mitered Edge (216-4DB). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Mitered Edge and you'll get the same color. See the full Mitered Edge swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Handcrafted Brown
Behr's nearest match is Amber Leaf (ECC-24-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Handcrafted Brown without repainting risk. See the full Amber Leaf swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Handcrafted Brown
Valspar's nearest match is Corky (V088-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.1 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Handcrafted Brown without repainting risk. See the full Corky swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Handcrafted Brown
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Peanut Shell (2162-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Handcrafted Brown without repainting risk. See the full Peanut Shell swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Handcrafted Brown
C2 Paint's nearest match is Walnut Hull (BD76), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Handcrafted Brown without repainting risk. See the full Walnut Hull swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Handcrafted Brown
Kompozit's nearest match is Vintage Gold (0282), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Handcrafted Brown without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Gold swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Handcrafted Brown
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Earthy Ocher (PPG1086-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Handcrafted Brown without repainting risk. See the full Earthy Ocher swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Handcrafted Brown
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Handcrafted Brown is Gold Season (0297) — very close at ΔE 2.65, 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 Gold Season swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Handcrafted Brown
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Handcrafted Brown. The nearest is Buff (NO. 20) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Buff swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Handcrafted Brown
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Handcrafted Brown. The nearest is Paper Sack (DE6173) at ΔE 3.81 — 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 Paper Sack swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Handcrafted Brown
Clare has no exact twin of Handcrafted Brown. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.11 — 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 Good as Gold swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Handcrafted Brown
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Handcrafted Brown — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 8.13). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2184 instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Handcrafted Brown
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Handcrafted Brown — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 8.54). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2184 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →