Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Milkweed |
| SKU | H0117 |
| Hex | #8C7F69 |
| RGB | 140, 127, 105 |
| HSL | 38°, 14%, 48% |
| LRV | 22 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Hirshfield's Milkweed
With an LRV of 22, Milkweed is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Milkweed works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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 Milkweed 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 #8C7F69 in HSL space. Pair Milkweed 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 Milkweed Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Milkweed 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 H0117 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Milkweed
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Quiver Tan (SW 6151), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Milkweed without repainting risk. See the full Quiver Tan swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Milkweed
At Behr, the closest color to Milkweed is Sandalwood Tan (HDC-NT-11) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sandalwood Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Milkweed
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Milkweed is Mortar (CC-574). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Mortar and you'll get the same color. See the full Mortar swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Milkweed
At Valspar, the closest color to Milkweed is Wild Hawk (6007-2B) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21.8 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Hawk swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Milkweed
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Patches (PPG1024-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Milkweed without repainting risk. See the full Patches swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Milkweed
Glidden's nearest match is Patches (PPG1024-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Milkweed without repainting risk. See the full Patches swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Milkweed
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Shelled Nut (419-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Milkweed without repainting risk. See the full Shelled Nut swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Milkweed
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Quiver Tan (HGSW 3183), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Milkweed without repainting risk. See the full Quiver Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Milkweed
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Barrel Stove (DE6216), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Milkweed without repainting risk. See the full Barrel Stove swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Milkweed
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Milkweed — the nearest deck color, Boutique Gray (JG-125), is clearly different (ΔE 7.4). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's H0117 instead. See the full Boutique Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Milkweed
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Milkweed is Dauphin (NO. 54) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dauphin swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Milkweed
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Milkweed is Industrial Strength (0234). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Industrial Strength and you'll get the same color. See the full Industrial Strength swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Milkweed
Rodda has no exact twin of Milkweed. The nearest is Garden Chalet (R040) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garden Chalet swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Milkweed
C2 Paint's nearest match is Pyramid (C2-856), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Milkweed without repainting risk. See the full Pyramid swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Milkweed
Clare has no exact twin of Milkweed. The nearest is Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Milkweed
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Milkweed — the nearest deck color, Jolene (JOLENE), is clearly different (ΔE 13.26). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's H0117 instead. See the full Jolene swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Milkweed
Annie Sloan's nearest match is Coco (COCO), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Milkweed without repainting risk. See the full Coco swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Milkweed
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Milkweed — the nearest deck color, Hartford (BD-HF), is clearly different (ΔE 10.67). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's H0117 instead. See the full Hartford swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Milkweed
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Milkweed — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 7.98). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's H0117 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Milkweed
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Milkweed is Moonscape (0227). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22). If Kompozit is your counter, order Moonscape and you'll get the same color. See the full Moonscape swatch →