Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Sedge |
| SKU | 0226 |
| Hex | #B1A591 |
| RGB | 177, 165, 145 |
| HSL | 38°, 17%, 63% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Hirshfield's Sedge
Sedge sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Sedge 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 Sedge 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 #B1A591 in HSL space. Pair Sedge 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 Sedge Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sedge 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 0226 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sedge
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Perfect Khaki (SW 9612), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sedge without repainting risk. See the full Perfect Khaki swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sedge
The closest Behr equivalent of Sedge is Safari Vest (PPU7-22). 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 38 vs 39). If Behr is your counter, order Safari Vest and you'll get the same color. See the full Safari Vest swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sedge
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sedge is Rocky Beach (CSP-190). 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 38 vs 39). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Rocky Beach and you'll get the same color. See the full Rocky Beach swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sedge
Valspar's nearest match is Earthy Beige (M351), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.1 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sedge without repainting risk. See the full Earthy Beige swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sedge
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sedge is Aldabra (PPG14-28) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aldabra swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sedge
Glidden has no exact twin of Sedge. The nearest is Whispering Willow (60YY 38/120) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whispering Willow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sedge
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Principle Greige (420-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sedge without repainting risk. See the full Principle Greige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sedge
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Stone Lion (HGSW 3445), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sedge without repainting risk. See the full Stone Lion swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sedge
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sedge is River Birch (DEGR36) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full River Birch swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sedge
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Sedge is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sedge
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Sedge is Light Gray (NO. 17). 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 39). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Light Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sedge
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Sedge is Deep Marsh (0233). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Deep Marsh and you'll get the same color. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sedge
Rodda's nearest match is China Clay (CA154), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sedge without repainting risk. See the full China Clay swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sedge
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sedge is Wild Buck (BD34) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Buck swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sedge
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Sedge — the nearest deck color, Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), is clearly different (ΔE 13.34). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0226 instead. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sedge
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Sedge — the nearest deck color, Coda (CODA), is clearly different (ΔE 6.43). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0226 instead. See the full Coda swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sedge
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Sedge. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sedge
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Sedge — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 9.37). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0226 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Sedge
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Sedge — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 7.46). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0226 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sedge
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Sedge is Sedge (0226). 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 38 vs 39). If Kompozit is your counter, order Sedge and you'll get the same color. See the full Sedge swatch →