Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Portobello |
| SKU | H0129 |
| Hex | #7D6E5E |
| RGB | 125, 110, 94 |
| HSL | 31°, 14%, 43% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Hirshfield's Portobello
With an LRV of 16, Portobello 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.
Portobello 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 by brand
15 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Portobello 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 #7D6E5E in HSL space. Pair Portobello 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 Portobello Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Portobello 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 H0129 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Portobello
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Portobello is High Tea (SW 6159) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full High Tea swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Portobello
At Behr, the closest color to Portobello is Kaffee (MQ2-49) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kaffee swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Portobello
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Portobello is Fallen Timber (994). 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 16 vs 16). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Fallen Timber and you'll get the same color. See the full Fallen Timber swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Portobello
At Valspar, the closest color to Portobello is Natural Habitat (M119) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Natural Habitat swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Portobello
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Portobello is Sleeping Giant (PPG1025-6) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sleeping Giant swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Portobello
At Glidden, the closest color to Portobello is Sleeping Giant (PPG1025-6) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sleeping Giant swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Portobello
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Hooting Owl (420-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Portobello without repainting risk. See the full Hooting Owl swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Portobello
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Portobello is High Tea (HGSW 3212) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full High Tea swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Portobello
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Portobello is Coffee Grinds (DEBN75) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coffee Grinds swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Portobello
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Portobello is Elemental (JG-129) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Elemental swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Portobello
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Portobello is Broccoli Brown (NO. 198) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Broccoli Brown swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Portobello
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Portobello. The nearest is Grey Locks (0570) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grey Locks swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Portobello
At Rodda, the closest color to Portobello is Grain (CA059) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grain swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Portobello
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Portobello is Clydesdale (C2-839) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clydesdale swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Portobello
At Kompozit, the closest color to Portobello is Coastal Fog (0213) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Fog swatch →