Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Bittersweet Stem |
| SKU | SW 7536 |
| Hex | #CBB49A |
| RGB | 203, 180, 154 |
| HSL | 32°, 32%, 70% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Sherwin-Williams Bittersweet Stem
Bittersweet Stem sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Bittersweet Stem is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
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 pink from that brand.
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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Bittersweet Stem 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 #CBB49A in HSL space. Pair Bittersweet Stem 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 Bittersweet Stem Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bittersweet Stem 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 7536 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Bittersweet Stem
The closest Behr equivalent of Bittersweet Stem is Sepia Filter (T17-03). At ΔE 0.39 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Behr is your counter, order Sepia Filter and you'll get the same color. See the full Sepia Filter swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bittersweet Stem
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Warm Sand (CSP-280), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bittersweet Stem without repainting risk. See the full Warm Sand swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bittersweet Stem
The closest Valspar equivalent of Bittersweet Stem is Tan Suede (P012). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.2 vs 48). If Valspar is your counter, order Tan Suede and you'll get the same color. See the full Tan Suede swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bittersweet Stem
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Bittersweet Stem is Happy Trails (PPG1084-4). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Happy Trails and you'll get the same color. See the full Happy Trails swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bittersweet Stem
Glidden's nearest match is Fortress Stone (10YY 46/154), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bittersweet Stem without repainting risk. See the full Fortress Stone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bittersweet Stem
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Summer Straw Hat (414-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bittersweet Stem without repainting risk. See the full Summer Straw Hat swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bittersweet Stem
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Common Thread (HGSW 3116), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bittersweet Stem without repainting risk. See the full Common Thread swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bittersweet Stem
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Bittersweet Stem is Stonish Beige (DEC716). At ΔE 0.43 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 48). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Stonish Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Stonish Beige swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bittersweet Stem
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Bittersweet Stem. The nearest is Templeton Pink (NO. 303) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Templeton Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bittersweet Stem
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Bittersweet Stem is Wicker Basket (0280) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bittersweet Stem
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Bittersweet Stem is Wicker Basket (0280) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Bittersweet Stem
Rodda's nearest match is Whole Grain (CA099), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bittersweet Stem without repainting risk. See the full Whole Grain swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bittersweet Stem
C2 Paint's nearest match is Kalahari (C2-828), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bittersweet Stem without repainting risk. See the full Kalahari swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bittersweet Stem
At Kompozit, the closest color to Bittersweet Stem is Wicker Basket (0280) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →