Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Beige Intenso |
| SKU | SW 9096 |
| Hex | #C5A88D |
| RGB | 197, 168, 141 |
| HSL | 29°, 33%, 66% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Beige Intenso
Beige Intenso sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Beige Intenso 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 Beige Intenso 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 #C5A88D in HSL space. Pair Beige Intenso 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 Beige Intenso Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Beige Intenso 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 9096 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Beige Intenso
Behr's nearest match is Riviera Clay (UL130-8), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beige Intenso without repainting risk. See the full Riviera Clay swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Beige Intenso
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Hidden Oaks (1129), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beige Intenso without repainting risk. See the full Hidden Oaks swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Beige Intenso
The closest Valspar equivalent of Beige Intenso is Woven Jute (8004-14D). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If Valspar is your counter, order Woven Jute and you'll get the same color. See the full Woven Jute swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Beige Intenso
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Beige Intenso is Yosemite Trailhead (PPG15-04). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Yosemite Trailhead and you'll get the same color. See the full Yosemite Trailhead swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Beige Intenso
The closest Glidden equivalent of Beige Intenso is Yosemite Trailhead (PPG15-04). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Glidden is your counter, order Yosemite Trailhead and you'll get the same color. See the full Yosemite Trailhead swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Beige Intenso
Dutch Boy's nearest match is 10 Gallon Hat (413-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beige Intenso without repainting risk. See the full 10 Gallon Hat swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Beige Intenso
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Beige Intenso is Trailside Tan (HGSW 3125). 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 43 vs 42). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Trailside Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Trailside Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Beige Intenso
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Beige Intenso. The nearest is Moenkopi Tan (DEC704) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Moenkopi Tan swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Beige Intenso
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Beige Intenso is Smoked Trout (NO. 60) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Beige Intenso
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Beige Intenso is Cowhide (0155) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cowhide swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Beige Intenso
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Beige Intenso is 3am Latte (0175) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Beige Intenso
The closest Rodda equivalent of Beige Intenso is Caraway (CA113). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). If Rodda is your counter, order Caraway and you'll get the same color. See the full Caraway swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Beige Intenso
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Beige Intenso. The nearest is Epicure (C2-829) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Epicure swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Beige Intenso
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Beige Intenso. The nearest is Havana (HAVANA) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Havana swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Beige Intenso
At Kompozit, the closest color to Beige Intenso is 3am Latte (0175) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full 3am Latte swatch →