Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Pavilion Beige |
| SKU | HGSW 7512 |
| Hex | #C5B6A4 |
| RGB | 197, 182, 164 |
| HSL | 33°, 22%, 71% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Pavilion Beige
Pavilion Beige sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Pavilion Beige 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
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Clare
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Pavilion Beige 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 #C5B6A4 in HSL space. Pair Pavilion Beige 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 Pavilion Beige Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pavilion Beige 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 7512 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Pavilion Beige is Pavilion Beige (SW 7512). 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 48 vs 48). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Pavilion Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Pavilion Beige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Pavilion Beige is Steveareno Beige (DEC766). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 48). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Steveareno Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Steveareno Beige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
The closest Behr equivalent of Pavilion Beige is Ranch Tan (QE-28). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Behr is your counter, order Ranch Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Ranch Tan swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Pavilion Beige is Summer Suede (PPG14-14). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Summer Suede and you'll get the same color. See the full Summer Suede swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Jitney (NO. 293), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pavilion Beige without repainting risk. See the full Jitney swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
Valspar's nearest match is Mesa Tumbleweed (2008-10A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.9 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pavilion Beige without repainting risk. See the full Mesa Tumbleweed swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Pavilion Beige is Bare Titanium (404-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bare Titanium swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
At Kompozit, the closest color to Pavilion Beige is Thistle Gray (0197) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Pavilion Beige is Baba Ghanoush (C2-896) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baba Ghanoush swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Pavilion Beige is Solid Wood (JG-109) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Solid Wood swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Pavilion Beige is Gallery Buff (CSP-225) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gallery Buff swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Pavilion Beige is Roman Ruins (0225) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Pavilion Beige — the nearest deck color, Greige (PNT100-LT-13), is clearly different (ΔE 5.26). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 7512 instead. See the full Greige swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Pavilion Beige — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 14.29). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 7512 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →