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Sherwin-Williams Beige IntensoSW 9096 · #C5A88D · LRV 42

Beige Intenso reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Sherwin-Williams SW 9096 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS BEIGE INTENSO
RGB 197, 168, 141LRV 42

Color spec

BrandSherwin-Williams
NameBeige Intenso
SKUSW 9096
Hex#C5A88D
RGB197, 168, 141
HSL29°, 33%, 66%
LRV42
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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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 5

The 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

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.58
All neutral at Behr →
ECC-42-1 · #C8AA92 · ΔE 1.58 · LRV 43
UL130-8 · #C8A78D · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 42
ICC-61 · #C5A986 · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 42
PPU7-21 · #C1AB8C · ΔE 3.84 · LRV 42

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.88
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
HC-47 · #C0A689 · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 40
1129 · #C8AB8B · ΔE 1.99 · LRV 43
AF-185 · #C4A996 · ΔE 3.03 · LRV 42
1076 · #C0A787 · ΔE 3.03 · LRV 40

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.84
All neutral at Valspar →
8004-14D · #C4A68C · ΔE 0.84 · LRV 41
V087-3 · #C4A68C · ΔE 0.84 · LRV 41.2
T516 · #C9A789 · ΔE 1.66 · LRV 42
V088-3 · #C4A889 · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 41.5

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.47
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG15-04 · #C6A98D · ΔE 0.47 · LRV 42
PPG1078-4 · #C4AD93 · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 44
PPG16-18 · #CCA886 · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 43
PPG15-11 · #C8AC8A · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 44

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.5
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG15-04 · #C7A98D · ΔE 0.5 · LRV 42
00YY 43/196 · #C9AB8F · ΔE 0.96 · LRV 43
00YY 40/159 · #C2A891 · ΔE 1.46 · LRV 40
10YY 41/175 · #C2AA8E · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 41

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.9
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
413-3DB · #C0A891 · ΔE 1.9 · LRV 41
415-4DB · #C0AA8C · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 42
316-3DB · #C5AA85 · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 42
410-3DB · #CEA78F · ΔE 4.29 · LRV 43
HGSW 3125 · #C5A88D · ΔE 0 · LRV 43
HGSW 9096 · #C5A88D · ΔE 0 · LRV 43
HGSW 2185 · #C5AA85 · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 42
HGSW 6122 · #C5AA85 · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 42

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.38
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6123 · #BFAA97 · ΔE 3.38 · LRV 40
DEC704 · #C8A692 · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 39
DEBN09 · #C4A898 · ΔE 4.5 · LRV 42
DE6207 · #BEAC90 · ΔE 4.92 · LRV 40

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.21
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 60 · #BDA794 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 41
NO. 9912 · #D1A787 · ΔE 4.02 · LRV 43

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.15
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0155 · #CDAA8D · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 44
0175 · #C3AE93 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 44
0184 · #BCAA94 · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 41

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.33
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0162 · #CAAB94 · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 44
0175 · #C0A98E · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 42
H0122 · #C9A985 · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 43
0155 · #CDA688 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 42

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.92
All neutral at Rodda →
CA113 · #C5AA8F · ΔE 0.92 · LRV 43
CA114 · #C5AA8D · ΔE 1.4 · LRV 43
CA052 · #C2AB93 · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 43
CA108 · #C8A886 · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 42

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.45
All neutral at C2 Paint →
BD32 · #C5A382 · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 40
C2-829 · #C1AE94 · ΔE 4.25 · LRV 44

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.49
All neutral at Portola Paints →
CODA · #BCA18A · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 38
HAVANA · #BFA596 · ΔE 4.76 · LRV 40

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.33
All neutral at Kompozit →
0162 · #CAAB94 · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 44
0175 · #C0A98E · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 42
0155 · #CDA688 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 42

Similar Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the Sherwin-Williams deck

The 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.

SW 7690 · LRV 42
SW 7539 · LRV 42
SW 6143 · LRV 42
SW 7720 · LRV 40
SW 7538 · LRV 40
SW 6122 · LRV 42

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C5A88D + #8DAAC5
TRIADIC
#C5A88D · #8DC5A8 · #A88DC5
ANALOGOUS
#C58D8E · #C5A88D · #C5C48D

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.24:1fail
Sample text on black
9.36:1AAA

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 →

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