Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Orestes |
| SKU | 0379 |
| Hex | #9F9B84 |
| RGB | 159, 155, 132 |
| HSL | 51°, 12%, 57% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Hirshfield's Orestes
Orestes sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Orestes 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 Orestes 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 #9F9B84 in HSL space. Pair Orestes 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 Orestes Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Orestes 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 0379 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Orestes
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is At Ease Soldier (SW 9127), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Orestes without repainting risk. See the full At Ease Soldier swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Orestes
Behr has no exact twin of Orestes. The nearest is Shadow Taupe (BNC-24) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shadow Taupe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Orestes
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Orestes is Raintree Green (1496) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Raintree Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Orestes
At Valspar, the closest color to Orestes is Blade of Grass (8004-23D) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blade of Grass swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Orestes
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Orestes — the nearest deck color, Gray By Me (PPG1008-4), is clearly different (ΔE 5.57). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0379 instead. See the full Gray By Me swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Orestes
The closest Glidden equivalent of Orestes is Khaki Green (60YY 33/130). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Glidden is your counter, order Khaki Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Khaki Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Orestes
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Orestes — the nearest deck color, Cypress Garden (424-4DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.57). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0379 instead. See the full Cypress Garden swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Orestes
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Orestes — the nearest deck color, Domaine (HGSW 3443), is clearly different (ΔE 7.96). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0379 instead. See the full Domaine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Orestes
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Orestes is Battle Harbor (DE6257) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Battle Harbor swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Orestes
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Orestes is Antiquing (JG-128) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Orestes
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Orestes is Green Stone (NO. 12) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Orestes
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Orestes is Abbey Stone (0365) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Abbey Stone swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Orestes
At Rodda, the closest color to Orestes is Anise (CA155) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anise swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Orestes
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Orestes is Sea Salt (C2-890) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Salt swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Orestes
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Orestes — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 7.16). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0379 instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Orestes
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Orestes is Bronson (BRONSON) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bronson swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Orestes
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Orestes is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Orestes
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Orestes — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 7.17). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0379 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Orestes
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Orestes. The nearest is Tate Green (371674) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Orestes
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Orestes is Orestes (0379). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). If Kompozit is your counter, order Orestes and you'll get the same color. See the full Orestes swatch →