Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Outerbanks |
| SKU | HGSW 3454 |
| Hex | #B7A48B |
| RGB | 183, 164, 139 |
| HSL | 34°, 23%, 63% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Outerbanks
Outerbanks 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.
Outerbanks 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
C2 Paint
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Valspar
Diamond Vogel
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Clare
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Outerbanks 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 #B7A48B in HSL space. Pair Outerbanks 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 Outerbanks Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Outerbanks 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 3454 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Outerbanks
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Outerbanks is Outerbanks (SW 7534). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 44). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Outerbanks and you'll get the same color. See the full Outerbanks swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Outerbanks
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Outerbanks is Towrope (417-3DB). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 44). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Towrope and you'll get the same color. See the full Towrope swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Outerbanks
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Outerbanks is Thatch (C2-827). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs noticeably darker (LRV 37 vs 44). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Thatch and you'll get the same color. See the full Thatch swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Outerbanks
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Outerbanks is Antelope (PPG15-09). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 44). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Antelope and you'll get the same color. See the full Antelope swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Outerbanks
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Brush Beige (CW-125), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 38 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Outerbanks without repainting risk. See the full Brush Beige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Outerbanks
Behr's nearest match is Sierra (N240-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 38 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Outerbanks without repainting risk. See the full Sierra swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Outerbanks
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Desert Gray (DEC760), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 36 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Outerbanks without repainting risk. See the full Desert Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Outerbanks
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is London Stone (NO. 6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 37 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Outerbanks without repainting risk. See the full London Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Outerbanks
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Outerbanks is Urban Charm (0337) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 38 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Urban Charm swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Outerbanks
At Kompozit, the closest color to Outerbanks is Sedge (0226) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 38 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sedge swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Outerbanks
At Valspar, the closest color to Outerbanks is Puppy Love (V131-4) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39.6 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Puppy Love swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Outerbanks
Backdrop has no exact twin of Outerbanks. The nearest is Carry the Two (BD-CT) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 33 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Outerbanks
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Outerbanks — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 5.25). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3454 instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Outerbanks
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Outerbanks — the nearest deck color, Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76), is clearly different (ΔE 13.63). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3454 instead. See the full Subrosa swatch →