Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Cowhide |
| SKU | 0155 |
| Hex | #CDA688 |
| RGB | 205, 166, 136 |
| HSL | 26°, 41%, 67% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Hirshfield's Cowhide
Cowhide sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Cowhide is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Cowhide within Hirshfield's'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 #CDA688 in HSL space. Pair Cowhide 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.
Hirshfield's Cowhide Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cowhide 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 Hirshfield's 0155 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cowhide
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Totally Tan (SW 6115), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cowhide without repainting risk. See the full Totally Tan swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cowhide
The closest Behr equivalent of Cowhide is Sienna Buff (PMD-76). 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 42 vs 42). If Behr is your counter, order Sienna Buff and you'll get the same color. See the full Sienna Buff swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cowhide
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Cowhide is Dearborn Tan (1153). 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 42 vs 42). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Dearborn Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Dearborn Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cowhide
Valspar's nearest match is Gentility (T516), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cowhide without repainting risk. See the full Gentility swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cowhide
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cowhide is Covered Wagon (PPG16-18) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Covered Wagon swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cowhide
At Glidden, the closest color to Cowhide is Covered Wagon (PPG16-18) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Covered Wagon swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cowhide
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Rustic Rye (314-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cowhide without repainting risk. See the full Rustic Rye swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cowhide
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Totally Tan (HGSW 2155), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cowhide without repainting risk. See the full Totally Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cowhide
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Cliff Brown (DEC711), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cowhide without repainting risk. See the full Cliff Brown swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cowhide
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Cowhide — the nearest deck color, Rosy Pink (JG-154), is clearly different (ΔE 5.6). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0155 instead. See the full Rosy Pink swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cowhide
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Cowhide is Fake Tan (NO. 9912). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Fake Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Fake Tan swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cowhide
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Cowhide (0155), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cowhide without repainting risk. See the full Cowhide swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cowhide
At Rodda, the closest color to Cowhide is Sand Dune (CA108) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sand Dune swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cowhide
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Cowhide is Buff Orpington (BD32) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buff Orpington swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Cowhide
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Cowhide — the nearest deck color, Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76), is clearly different (ΔE 8.73). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0155 instead. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Cowhide
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Cowhide. The nearest is Pixie (PIXIE) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pixie swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Cowhide
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Cowhide — the nearest deck color, Versailles (VERSAILLES), is clearly different (ΔE 11.6). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0155 instead. See the full Versailles swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Cowhide
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Cowhide — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 9.87). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0155 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Cowhide
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Cowhide — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 17.44). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0155 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cowhide
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Cowhide is Cowhide (0155). 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 42 vs 42). If Kompozit is your counter, order Cowhide and you'll get the same color. See the full Cowhide swatch →