Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Universal Khaki |
| SKU | HGSW 3185 |
| Hex | #B8A992 |
| RGB | 184, 169, 146 |
| HSL | 36°, 21%, 65% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Universal Khaki
Universal Khaki 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.
Universal Khaki 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
Valspar
Behr
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Magnolia Home
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Clare
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Universal Khaki 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 #B8A992 in HSL space. Pair Universal Khaki 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 Universal Khaki Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Universal Khaki 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 3185 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Universal Khaki
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Universal Khaki is Universal Khaki (SW 6150). 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 Universal Khaki and you'll get the same color. See the full Universal Khaki swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Universal Khaki
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Universal Khaki is Khaki-ed (419-4DB). 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 Dutch Boy is your counter, order Khaki-ed and you'll get the same color. See the full Khaki-ed swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Universal Khaki
Valspar's nearest match is Earthy Beige (M351), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.1 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Universal Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Earthy Beige swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Universal Khaki
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Prairie Dust (PPG1102-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Universal Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Prairie Dust swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Universal Khaki
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Macadamia Brown (0184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Universal Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Universal Khaki
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Universal Khaki is Intrigue (C2-812) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Intrigue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Universal Khaki
At Behr, the closest color to Universal Khaki is British Khaki (MQ2-25) — very close at ΔE 2.14, 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 British Khaki swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Universal Khaki
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Universal Khaki is Pensive (AF-140) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pensive swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Universal Khaki
At Kompozit, the closest color to Universal Khaki is Macadamia Brown (0184) — very close at ΔE 2.59, 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 Macadamia Brown swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Universal Khaki
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Universal Khaki. The nearest is Rustic Oak (JG-110) at ΔE 3.56 — 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 Rustic Oak swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Universal Khaki
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Universal Khaki. The nearest is Twisted Sisal Rope (DEBN68) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twisted Sisal Rope swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Universal Khaki
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Universal Khaki. The nearest is Smoked Trout (NO. 60) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Universal Khaki
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Universal Khaki — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 9.63). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3185 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Universal Khaki
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Universal Khaki — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 10.48). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3185 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →