Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Barro Verde |
| SKU | SW 9123 |
| Hex | #9F8E71 |
| RGB | 159, 142, 113 |
| HSL | 38°, 19%, 53% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Barro Verde
Barro Verde sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Barro Verde 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
15 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Barro Verde within Sherwin-Williams'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 #9F8E71 in HSL space. Pair Barro Verde 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.
Sherwin-Williams Barro Verde Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Barro Verde 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 9123 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Barro Verde
At Behr, the closest color to Barro Verde is Archivist (T14-17) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Archivist swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Barro Verde
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Barro Verde is Palace Tan (CW-35) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Palace Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Barro Verde
Valspar's nearest match is Mountain Hideaway (M225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.7 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barro Verde without repainting risk. See the full Mountain Hideaway swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Barro Verde
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Barro Verde is Saddle Soap (PPG1102-5) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saddle Soap swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Barro Verde
At Glidden, the closest color to Barro Verde is Saddle Soap (PPG1102-5) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saddle Soap swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Barro Verde
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Barro Verde. The nearest is Bronze Yellow (321-5DB) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronze Yellow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Barro Verde
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Barro Verde is Arroyo Valley (HGSW 3203). 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 29 vs 28). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Arroyo Valley and you'll get the same color. See the full Arroyo Valley swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Barro Verde
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Tuscan Mosaic (DE6208), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barro Verde without repainting risk. See the full Tuscan Mosaic swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Barro Verde
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Drab (NO. 41), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barro Verde without repainting risk. See the full Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Barro Verde
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Kinderhook Clay (H123), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barro Verde without repainting risk. See the full Kinderhook Clay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Barro Verde
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Barro Verde is Britches (H0123). 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 29 vs 28). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Britches and you'll get the same color. See the full Britches swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Barro Verde
Rodda has no exact twin of Barro Verde. The nearest is Brown Sugar (CA054) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brown Sugar swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Barro Verde
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Barro Verde is In the Bag (C2-840) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Bag swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Barro Verde
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Barro Verde. The nearest is Bond Street (BOND STREET) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Barro Verde
Kompozit's nearest match is Whipcord (0338), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barro Verde without repainting risk. See the full Whipcord swatch →