Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Roman Ruins |
| SKU | 0225 |
| Hex | #C0B5A0 |
| RGB | 192, 181, 160 |
| HSL | 39°, 20%, 69% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Hirshfield's Roman Ruins
Roman Ruins sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Roman Ruins 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 Roman Ruins 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 #C0B5A0 in HSL space. Pair Roman Ruins 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 Roman Ruins Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Roman Ruins 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 0225 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Roman Ruins
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Roman Ruins is Windsor Greige (SW 7528) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Windsor Greige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Roman Ruins
At Behr, the closest color to Roman Ruins is Canyon View (ECC-20-1) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Canyon View swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Roman Ruins
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Gallery Buff (CSP-225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Roman Ruins without repainting risk. See the full Gallery Buff swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Roman Ruins
The closest Valspar equivalent of Roman Ruins is Kiln Clay (T579). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.1 vs 46). If Valspar is your counter, order Kiln Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Kiln Clay swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Roman Ruins
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Roman Ruins is Best Beige (PPG1085-4) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Best Beige swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Roman Ruins
At Glidden, the closest color to Roman Ruins is Best Beige (PPG1085-4) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Best Beige swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Roman Ruins
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Roman Ruins is Grayed Pebble (441-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grayed Pebble swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Roman Ruins
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Roman Ruins is Balanced Beige (HGSW 2486) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balanced Beige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Roman Ruins
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Pigeon Gray (DE6214), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Roman Ruins without repainting risk. See the full Pigeon Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Roman Ruins
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Roman Ruins is Embossed Letter (JG-106) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Roman Ruins
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Roman Ruins. The nearest is Jitney (NO. 293) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Roman Ruins
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Roman Ruins is Roman Ruins (0225). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Roman Ruins and you'll get the same color. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Roman Ruins
Rodda has no exact twin of Roman Ruins. The nearest is Cashmere (CA056) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cashmere swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Roman Ruins
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Roman Ruins is Ostrich (C2-909). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Ostrich and you'll get the same color. See the full Ostrich swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Roman Ruins
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Roman Ruins — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 7.12). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0225 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Roman Ruins
Portola Paints's nearest match is Sevilla (SEVILLA), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Roman Ruins without repainting risk. See the full Sevilla swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Roman Ruins
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Roman Ruins — the nearest deck color, Paloma (PALOMA), is clearly different (ΔE 9.03). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0225 instead. See the full Paloma swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Roman Ruins
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Roman Ruins — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 15.4). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0225 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Roman Ruins
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Roman Ruins — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 12.7). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0225 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Roman Ruins
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Roman Ruins is Roman Ruins (0225). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). If Kompozit is your counter, order Roman Ruins and you'll get the same color. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →