Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Khaki Shade |
| SKU | HGSW 3455 |
| Hex | #C0AF97 |
| RGB | 192, 175, 151 |
| HSL | 35°, 25%, 67% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Khaki Shade
Khaki Shade sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Khaki Shade 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
16 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
Kompozit
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Khaki Shade 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 #C0AF97 in HSL space. Pair Khaki Shade 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 Khaki Shade Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Khaki Shade 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 3455 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Khaki Shade
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Khaki Shade is Khaki Shade (SW 7533). 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 44 vs 44). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Khaki Shade and you'll get the same color. See the full Khaki Shade swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Khaki Shade
The closest Behr equivalent of Khaki Shade is Vast Desert (UL170-17). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Behr is your counter, order Vast Desert and you'll get the same color. See the full Vast Desert swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Khaki Shade
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Kangaroo (AF-145), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Khaki Shade without repainting risk. See the full Kangaroo swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Khaki Shade
At Valspar, the closest color to Khaki Shade is Moose Mousse (3003-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moose Mousse swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Khaki Shade
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Rock Cliffs (PPG1101-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Khaki Shade without repainting risk. See the full Rock Cliffs swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Khaki Shade
At Glidden, the closest color to Khaki Shade is Persuasion (PPG1077-3) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Persuasion swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Khaki Shade
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Khaki Shade is Natural Twine (411-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Natural Twine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Khaki Shade
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Khaki Shade is Stucco Relief (DEBN64) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stucco Relief swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Khaki Shade
The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Khaki Shade is Embossed Letter (JG-106). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Embossed Letter and you'll get the same color. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Khaki Shade
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Khaki Shade is Jitney (NO. 293) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Khaki Shade
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is 3am Latte (0175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Khaki Shade without repainting risk. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Khaki Shade
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Khaki Shade is Delicate Honeysweet (0189) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Khaki Shade
Rodda's nearest match is Cardamom (CA141), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Khaki Shade without repainting risk. See the full Cardamom swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Khaki Shade
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Khaki Shade is Epicure (C2-829). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Epicure and you'll get the same color. See the full Epicure swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Khaki Shade
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Khaki Shade. The nearest is Tikal (TIKAL) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tikal swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Khaki Shade
At Kompozit, the closest color to Khaki Shade is Delicate Honeysweet (0189) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →