Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Highlight |
| SKU | 0275 |
| Hex | #BBA583 |
| RGB | 187, 165, 131 |
| HSL | 36°, 29%, 62% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Hirshfield's Highlight
Highlight sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Highlight 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
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 neutral 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
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Highlight 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 #BBA583 in HSL space. Pair Highlight 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 Highlight Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Highlight 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 0275 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Highlight
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Tarnished Treasure (SW 9118), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Highlight without repainting risk. See the full Tarnished Treasure swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Highlight
Behr's nearest match is Country Cork (HDC-CT-07), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Highlight without repainting risk. See the full Country Cork swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Highlight
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Spice Gold (1040), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Highlight without repainting risk. See the full Spice Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Highlight
At Valspar, the closest color to Highlight is Dry Earth (6008-4A) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40.8 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dry Earth swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Highlight
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Highlight is Antelope (PPG15-09) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antelope swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Highlight
Glidden's nearest match is Antelope (PPG15-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Highlight without repainting risk. See the full Antelope swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Highlight
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Highlight is Towrope (417-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Towrope swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Highlight
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Balanced Tan (HGSW 3194), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Highlight without repainting risk. See the full Balanced Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Highlight
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Highlight is Quinoa Bowl (DEBN49). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Quinoa Bowl and you'll get the same color. See the full Quinoa Bowl swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Highlight
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Highlight — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 5.05). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0275 instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Highlight
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Highlight is Biscuit (NO. 38). 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 39). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Biscuit and you'll get the same color. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Highlight
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Palmyra Tan (H112), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Highlight without repainting risk. See the full Palmyra Tan swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Highlight
At Rodda, the closest color to Highlight is Sisal (CA095) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sisal swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Highlight
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Highlight is Kerfuffle (C2-845) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kerfuffle swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Highlight
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Highlight — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 6.08). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0275 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Highlight
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Highlight — the nearest deck color, Coda (CODA), is clearly different (ΔE 5.46). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0275 instead. See the full Coda swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Highlight
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Highlight — the nearest deck color, French Linen (FRENCH LINEN), is clearly different (ΔE 5.95). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0275 instead. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Highlight
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Highlight — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 12.86). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0275 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Highlight
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Highlight — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 10.66). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0275 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Highlight
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Highlight is Highlight (0275). 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 39 vs 39). If Kompozit is your counter, order Highlight and you'll get the same color. See the full Highlight swatch →