Color spec
| Brand | Portola Paints |
| Name | Sevilla |
| SKU | Sevilla |
| Hex | #BDB6A2 |
| RGB | 189, 182, 162 |
| HSL | 44°, 17%, 69% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Portola Paints Sevilla
Sevilla sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Sevilla 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
16 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
Kompozit
Similar Portola Paints colors
closest in the Portola Paints deckThe nearest shades to Sevilla 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 #BDB6A2 in HSL space. Pair Sevilla 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 Sevilla Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sevilla 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 Sevilla directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sevilla
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sevilla is Analytical Gray (SW 7051) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Analytical Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sevilla
At Behr, the closest color to Sevilla is Court Green (QE-34) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Court Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sevilla
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sevilla is Urban Sophisticate (CSP-160). At ΔE 0.27 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Urban Sophisticate and you'll get the same color. See the full Urban Sophisticate swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sevilla
The closest Valspar equivalent of Sevilla is Patrick's Eyes (T690). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.3 vs 47). If Valspar is your counter, order Patrick's Eyes and you'll get the same color. See the full Patrick's Eyes swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sevilla
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Heavy Hammock (PPG1027-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sevilla without repainting risk. See the full Heavy Hammock swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sevilla
Glidden's nearest match is Heavy Hammock (PPG1027-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sevilla without repainting risk. See the full Heavy Hammock swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sevilla
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Sevilla. The nearest is Grayed Pebble (441-3DB) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grayed Pebble swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sevilla
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sevilla. The nearest is Balanced Beige (HGSW 2486) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Balanced Beige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sevilla
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Naturally-Sourced (DEGR24), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sevilla without repainting risk. See the full Naturally-Sourced swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sevilla
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Sevilla. The nearest is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sevilla
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sevilla is Ash Grey (NO. W9) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Grey swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sevilla
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Roman Ruins (0225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sevilla without repainting risk. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sevilla
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Roman Ruins (0225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sevilla without repainting risk. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sevilla
Rodda has no exact twin of Sevilla. The nearest is Hearth (CA045) at ΔE 4.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hearth swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sevilla
C2 Paint's nearest match is Ostrich (C2-909), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sevilla without repainting risk. See the full Ostrich swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sevilla
Kompozit's nearest match is Roman Ruins (0225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sevilla without repainting risk. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →