Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Semolina |
| SKU | 1011 |
| Hex | #B6774F |
| RGB | 182, 119, 79 |
| HSL | 23°, 41%, 51% |
| LRV | 24 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Brown |
About Hirshfield's Semolina
With an LRV of 24, Semolina 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.
Semolina works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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 Semolina 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 #B6774F in HSL space. Pair Semolina 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 Semolina Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Semolina 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 1011 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Semolina
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Tigereye (SW 6362), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Semolina without repainting risk. See the full Tigereye swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Semolina
Behr's nearest match is Copper Mine (PMD-41), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Semolina without repainting risk. See the full Copper Mine swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Semolina
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Semolina is Firenze (AF-225) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Firenze swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Semolina
At Valspar, the closest color to Semolina is Terra Cotta Trail (2005-7B) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23.6 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Terra Cotta Trail swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Semolina
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Semolina is Fresh Praline (PPG16-21) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Praline swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Semolina
At Glidden, the closest color to Semolina is Fresh Praline (PPG16-21) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Praline swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Semolina
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Desert Varnish (312-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Semolina without repainting risk. See the full Desert Varnish swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Semolina
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Semolina. The nearest is Spiced Cider (HGSW 7702) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spiced Cider swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Semolina
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Semolina is Outlawed Orange (DET465) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Outlawed Orange swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Semolina
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Semolina. The nearest is Work Worn Wood (JG-35) at ΔE 4.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Semolina
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Semolina — the nearest deck color, Fox Red (NO. 48), is clearly different (ΔE 6.51). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1011 instead. See the full Fox Red swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Semolina
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Orange Ballad (1019), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Semolina without repainting risk. See the full Orange Ballad swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Semolina
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Semolina — the nearest deck color, Madrona (CA102), is clearly different (ΔE 8.18). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1011 instead. See the full Madrona swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Semolina
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Semolina is Cognac (C2-617) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cognac swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Semolina
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Semolina — the nearest deck color, Fire Sign (PNT100-DP-74), is clearly different (ΔE 7.35). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1011 instead. See the full Fire Sign swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Semolina
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Semolina. The nearest is Miel (MIEL) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Miel swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Semolina
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Semolina — the nearest deck color, Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK), is clearly different (ΔE 9.85). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1011 instead. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Semolina
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Semolina — the nearest deck color, Old Soul (BD-OS), is clearly different (ΔE 20.93). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1011 instead. See the full Old Soul swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Semolina
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Semolina — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (398640), is clearly different (ΔE 6.29). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1011 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Semolina
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Semolina is Semolina (1011). 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 24 vs 24). If Kompozit is your counter, order Semolina and you'll get the same color. See the full Semolina swatch →