Color spec
| Brand | Portola Paints |
| Name | Boondocks |
| SKU | Boondocks |
| Hex | #B09E85 |
| RGB | 176, 158, 133 |
| HSL | 35°, 21%, 61% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Portola Paints Boondocks
Boondocks sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Boondocks 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 by brand
18 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
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Portola Paints colors
closest in the Portola Paints deckThe nearest shades to Boondocks within Portola Paints'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 #B09E85 in HSL space. Pair Boondocks 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.
Portola Paints Boondocks Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Boondocks 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 Portola Paints Boondocks directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Boondocks
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Fenland (SW 7544), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Boondocks without repainting risk. See the full Fenland swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Boondocks
The closest Behr equivalent of Boondocks is Tatami Mat (UL190-19). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). If Behr is your counter, order Tatami Mat and you'll get the same color. See the full Tatami Mat swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Boondocks
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Boondocks is Turret (CC-604) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Turret swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Boondocks
At Valspar, the closest color to Boondocks is Faint Maple (2008-9C) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.8 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Faint Maple swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Boondocks
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Boondocks is Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Weathered Wood swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Boondocks
At Glidden, the closest color to Boondocks is Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Weathered Wood swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Boondocks
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Boondocks is Wild Desert (416-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Desert swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Boondocks
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Fenland (HGSW 3214), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Boondocks without repainting risk. See the full Fenland swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Boondocks
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Boondocks is Elusive Morel (DEBN30). 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 35 vs 35). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Elusive Morel and you'll get the same color. See the full Elusive Morel swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Boondocks
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Boondocks. The nearest is Antiquing (JG-128) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Boondocks
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Boondocks is Buff (NO. 20) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buff swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Boondocks
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Boondocks is Village Crier (0190) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Village Crier swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Boondocks
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Boondocks is Sandy Bluff (H0111) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sandy Bluff swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Boondocks
At Rodda, the closest color to Boondocks is Essential Beige (CA081) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Essential Beige swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Boondocks
C2 Paint's nearest match is Thatch (C2-827), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Boondocks without repainting risk. See the full Thatch swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Boondocks
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Boondocks. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Boondocks
Backdrop has no exact twin of Boondocks. The nearest is Carry the Two (BD-CT) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Boondocks
At Kompozit, the closest color to Boondocks is Urban Charm (0337) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Urban Charm swatch →