Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Rocky Mountain |
| SKU | 0128 |
| Hex | #A9867D |
| RGB | 169, 134, 125 |
| HSL | 12°, 20%, 58% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Brown |
About Hirshfield's Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Rocky Mountain is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
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 brown 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 Rocky Mountain 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 #A9867D in HSL space. Pair Rocky Mountain 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 Rocky Mountain Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rocky Mountain 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 0128 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Hushed Auburn (SW 9080), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rocky Mountain without repainting risk. See the full Hushed Auburn swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
Behr's nearest match is Regency Rose (UL110-11), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rocky Mountain without repainting risk. See the full Regency Rose swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Rocky Mountain is Barberry (1244) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Barberry swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
Valspar has no exact twin of Rocky Mountain. The nearest is Fudgecicle (2004-9C) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25.8 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fudgecicle swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Bedford Brown (PPG1060-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rocky Mountain without repainting risk. See the full Bedford Brown swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
The closest Glidden equivalent of Rocky Mountain is Bedford Brown (PPG1060-5). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Glidden is your counter, order Bedford Brown and you'll get the same color. See the full Bedford Brown swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Mystic Mauve (407-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rocky Mountain without repainting risk. See the full Mystic Mauve swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Rugged Coast (HGSW 3044), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rocky Mountain without repainting risk. See the full Rugged Coast swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Rocky Mountain. The nearest is Porcini Mushroom (DEBN18) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Porcini Mushroom swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Rocky Mountain — the nearest deck color, Homebody (JG-136), is clearly different (ΔE 8.88). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0128 instead. See the full Homebody swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Rocky Mountain is Sulking Room Pink (NO. 295) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sulking Room Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Rocky Mountain (0128), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rocky Mountain without repainting risk. See the full Rocky Mountain swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Rocky Mountain — the nearest deck color, Bronze (CA057), is clearly different (ΔE 7.44). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0128 instead. See the full Bronze swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Rocky Mountain — the nearest deck color, Staddle Stone (BD37), is clearly different (ΔE 6.89). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0128 instead. See the full Staddle Stone swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Rocky Mountain — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 16.09). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0128 instead. See the full Shade swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Rocky Mountain. The nearest is Fleur (FLEUR) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fleur swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Rocky Mountain — the nearest deck color, Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK), is clearly different (ΔE 9.74). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0128 instead. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Rocky Mountain — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 11.11). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0128 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Rocky Mountain — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 11.62). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0128 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Rocky Mountain is Rocky Mountain (0128). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). If Kompozit is your counter, order Rocky Mountain and you'll get the same color. See the full Rocky Mountain swatch →