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PORTOLA PAINTS · BOONDOCKS

Portola Paints Boondocks#B09E85 · LRV 35

Boondocks reads as a red-orange / warm — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the spec, what Portola Paints Boondocks actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

PORTOLA PAINTS BOONDOCKS
RGB 176, 158, 133 LRV 35

Color spec

Brand Portola Paints
Name Boondocks
SKU Boondocks
Hex #B09E85
RGB 176, 158, 133
HSL 35°, 21%, 61%
LRV 35
Undertone red-orange / warm
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 at every US brand

20 brands · top 5 each

5 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.95
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7549 · #AD9C85 · ΔE 0.95 · LRV 34
SW 7544 · #AC9D83 · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 35
SW 9122 · #B19F80 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 36
SW 9537 · #B49D7B · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 35
SW 7633 · #ADA090 · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 36

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.61
All neutral at Behr →
UL190-19 · #AE9C83 · ΔE 0.61 · LRV 34
UL170-3 · #B19B7F · ΔE 1.81 · LRV 34
MQ2-47 · #B29E89 · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 36
250F-4 · #B19B86 · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 35
PMD-77 · #B39C89 · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 35

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.66
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
CW-130 · #B5A083 · ΔE 1.66 · LRV 37
CC-604 · #AB9E88 · ΔE 2.21 · LRV 35
1019 · #B49F8B · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 36
CSP-1040 · #AA9D81 · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 34
1524 · #ACA182 · ΔE 4.62 · LRV 35

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.4
All neutral at Valspar →
8004-20D · #AC9C82 · ΔE 1.4 · LRV 34
V147-3 · #AC9C82 · ΔE 1.4 · LRV 34.3
T580 · #AE9C7D · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 34.2
V134-4 · #AF9A84 · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 34
2008-9C · #B49D88 · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 35.8

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.73
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1097-5 · #AC9A7E · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 33
PPG1077-4 · #B09C87 · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 35
PPG1024-5 · #A89D8D · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 34
PPG1076-4 · #B09F90 · ΔE 4.14 · LRV 36
PPG15-01 · #BB9C7E · ΔE 4.92 · LRV 36

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.18
All neutral at Glidden →
20YY 33/145 · #AC9B84 · ΔE 1.18 · LRV 33
PPG1097-5 · #AC9A7E · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 33
PPG1077-4 · #B19C86 · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 35
10YY 35/196 · #B99E80 · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 35
PPG1076-4 · #B09F8F · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 36

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.37
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
420-3DB · #B2A48D · ΔE 2.37 · LRV 38
416-5DB · #B0997E · ΔE 2.41 · LRV 34
441-4DB · #B1A290 · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 37
405-3DB · #ADA193 · ΔE 4.36 · LRV 37
323-4DB · #ACA17D · ΔE 5.78 · LRV 36
HGSW 3214 · #AC9D83 · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 35
HGSW 7544 · #AC9D83 · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 35
HGSW 3204 · #B19F80 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 36
HGSW 9122 · #B19F80 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 36
HGSW 2485 · #B1A290 · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 37

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.77
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEBN30 · #B09D85 · ΔE 0.77 · LRV 35
DEBN02 · #B49D87 · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 35
DESS23 · #AD9F81 · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 35
DE6130 · #B59B7E · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 33
DEC717 · #B69E87 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 34

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.83
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-128 · #A39B89 · ΔE 4.83 · LRV 33
JG-110 · #B5A89A · ΔE 5.13 · LRV 40
JG-166 · #B1A789 · ΔE 5.25 · LRV 39
JG-114 · #AAA497 · ΔE 6.23 · LRV 37
JG-135 · #A19C96 · ΔE 8.39 · LRV 34

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.03
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 20 · #B49D82 · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 35
NO. 6 · #B3A28E · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 37
NO. 17 · #AFA592 · ΔE 4.06 · LRV 38
NO. 28 · #B19C8D · ΔE 5.15 · LRV 35
NO. 19 · #A1A189 · ΔE 8.77 · LRV 35

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.32
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0190 · #B19E8A · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 36
H120 · #B59D80 · ΔE 2.4 · LRV 32
0176 · #B49B81 · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 35
0351 · #AB9F83 · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 35
0198 · #ABA090 · ΔE 3.84 · LRV 36

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.8
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
H0111 · #ACA088 · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 36
0337 · #AEA28C · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 36
0233 · #ADA18E · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 37
H0120 · #B89E82 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 37
0190 · #AD9986 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 34

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.87
All neutral at Rodda →
CA087 · #B2A28D · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 37
CA081 · #AEA08D · ΔE 2.4 · LRV 36
CA053 · #B79D82 · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 36
CA142 · #A99F8F · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 35
CA064 · #AE9988 · ΔE 4.41 · LRV 34

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.35
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-827 · #B5A289 · ΔE 1.35 · LRV 37
C2-926 · #ABA28E · ΔE 4.15 · LRV 36
C2-873 · #A79E81 · ΔE 5.12 · LRV 34
C2-956 · #A5A08F · ΔE 6.09 · LRV 35
C2-908 · #A6A290 · ΔE 6.57 · LRV 36

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 8.73
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-DP-59 · #C29F68 · ΔE 8.73 · LRV 37
PNT100-MD-64 · #9FA47B · ΔE 12.16 · LRV 35
PNT100-LT-15 · #9CA2A7 · ΔE 15.44 · LRV 36
PNT100-DP-78 · #99AAA4 · ΔE 16.24 · LRV 38
PNT100-MD-58 · #8EA992 · ΔE 18.45 · LRV 36

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 4
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
FRENCH LINEN · #A79D84 · ΔE 4 · LRV 34
CHATEAU GREY · #A49C77 · ΔE 7.23 · LRV 33
VERSAILLES · #C4B58A · ΔE 8.78 · LRV 47
DUCK EGG BLUE · #99AB9D · ΔE 16.09 · LRV 38
PROVENCE · #79A29A · ΔE 22.07 · LRV 32

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.19
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-AN · #A89886 · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 33
BD-CT · #A89E8A · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 33
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 11.22 · LRV 38
BD-LF · #A4AB95 · ΔE 12.02 · LRV 35
BD-RO · #D2A299 · ΔE 15.3 · LRV 38

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 9.07
All neutral at Rust-Oleum →
391446 · #958E86 · ΔE 9.07 · LRV 27
371674 · #A5A78F · ΔE 9.78 · LRV 38
285141 · #8E948A · ΔE 12.69 · LRV 29
398640 · #CE834C · ΔE 15.88 · LRV 30
371675 · #8CA8A9 · ΔE 19.87 · LRV 36

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.81
All neutral at Kompozit →
0337 · #AEA28C · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 37
0233 · #ADA18E · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 36
0190 · #AD9986 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 33
0351 · #A79B7E · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 33
0205 · #A79E90 · ΔE 4.88 · LRV 35

Similar Portola Paints colors

closest in the Portola Paints deck

The 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.

La Catedral · LRV 34
Coda · LRV 38
Havana · LRV 40
Bronson · LRV 31
Pixie · LRV 39
Bandelier · LRV 30

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#B09E85 + #8597B0
TRIADIC
#B09E85 · #85B09E · #9E85B0
ANALOGOUS
#B08985 · #B09E85 · #ADB085

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.6:1 fail
Sample text on black
8.08:1 AAA

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 →

Clare Equivalent of Boondocks

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Boondocks — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 12.16). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Portola Paints Boondocks instead. See the full Extra Virgin 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 →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Boondocks

Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Boondocks — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 9.78). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Portola Paints Boondocks instead. See the full Tate Green 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 →

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