Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Nankeen |
| SKU | H0120 |
| Hex | #B89E82 |
| RGB | 184, 158, 130 |
| HSL | 31°, 28%, 62% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Hirshfield's Nankeen
Nankeen sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Nankeen 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 by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Nankeen 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 #B89E82 in HSL space. Pair Nankeen 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 Nankeen Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nankeen 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 H0120 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nankeen
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Nankeen is Latte (SW 6108). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Latte and you'll get the same color. See the full Latte swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Nankeen
The closest Behr equivalent of Nankeen is Craft Brown (HDC-AC-12). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Behr is your counter, order Craft Brown and you'll get the same color. See the full Craft Brown swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nankeen
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Nankeen is Coffeehouse Tan (CW-130) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coffeehouse Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Nankeen
At Valspar, the closest color to Nankeen is Faint Maple (2008-9C) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.8 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Faint Maple swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nankeen
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Maison De Campagne (PPG15-01), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nankeen without repainting risk. See the full Maison De Campagne swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nankeen
The closest Glidden equivalent of Nankeen is Warm Caramel (10YY 35/196). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). If Glidden is your counter, order Warm Caramel and you'll get the same color. See the full Warm Caramel swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nankeen
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Southwood Lane (414-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nankeen without repainting risk. See the full Southwood Lane swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nankeen
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Nankeen is Latte (HGSW 3145). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Latte and you'll get the same color. See the full Latte swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nankeen
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Baked Potato (DEC717), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nankeen without repainting risk. See the full Baked Potato swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Nankeen
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Planter (NO. G5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nankeen without repainting risk. See the full Planter swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nankeen
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Hillsboro Tan (H120), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nankeen without repainting risk. See the full Hillsboro Tan swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Nankeen
The closest Rodda equivalent of Nankeen is Wheat (CA053). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). If Rodda is your counter, order Wheat and you'll get the same color. See the full Wheat swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Nankeen
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Nankeen is Thatch (C2-827) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thatch swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Nankeen
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Nankeen is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Nankeen
At Kompozit, the closest color to Nankeen is Tailored Tan (0239) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tailored Tan swatch →