Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Smoky Beige |
| SKU | HGSW 9087 |
| Hex | #B9A796 |
| RGB | 185, 167, 150 |
| HSL | 29°, 20%, 66% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Smoky Beige
Smoky Beige sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Smoky 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
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Dunn-Edwards
Dutch Boy
Benjamin Moore
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Backdrop
Clare
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Smoky 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 #B9A796 in HSL space. Pair Smoky 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 Smoky Beige Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Smoky 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 9087 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoky Beige
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Smoky Beige is Smoky Beige (SW 9087). 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 40 vs 40). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Smoky Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoky Beige swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Smoky Beige
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Smoky Beige is El Capitan (PPG1020-4). 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 39 vs 40). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order El Capitan and you'll get the same color. See the full El Capitan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Smoky Beige
The closest Valspar equivalent of Smoky Beige is Timber Dust (2007-10A). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.7 vs 40). If Valspar is your counter, order Timber Dust and you'll get the same color. See the full Timber Dust swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Smoky Beige
Behr's nearest match is Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Beige without repainting risk. See the full Mesa Taupe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Smoky Beige
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cotswold (AF-150), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Beige without repainting risk. See the full Cotswold swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Smoky Beige
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Smoked Trout (NO. 60), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Beige without repainting risk. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Smoky Beige
Kompozit's nearest match is Macadamia Brown (0184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Beige without repainting risk. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Smoky Beige
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Smoky Beige is Rustic Oak (JG-110) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Smoky Beige
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Smoky Beige is Mesa (C2-813) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mesa swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Smoky Beige
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Smoky Beige is Sanded Grout (412-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sanded Grout swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Smoky Beige
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Smoky Beige. The nearest is Cozy Cover (0140) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cozy Cover swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Smoky Beige
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Smoky Beige. The nearest is Frontier Land (DE6074) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Frontier Land swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Smoky Beige
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Smoky Beige — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 10.66). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9087 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Smoky Beige
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Smoky Beige — the nearest deck color, Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76), is clearly different (ΔE 11.59). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9087 instead. See the full Subrosa swatch →