Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Burlap |
| SKU | SW 6137 |
| Hex | #AC9571 |
| RGB | 172, 149, 113 |
| HSL | 37°, 26%, 56% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Burlap
Burlap sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Burlap 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 Burlap 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 #AC9571 in HSL space. Pair Burlap 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 Burlap Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Burlap 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 6137 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Burlap
Behr's nearest match is Burnt Almond (280F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Burlap without repainting risk. See the full Burnt Almond swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Burlap
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Tyler Taupe (HC-43), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Burlap without repainting risk. See the full Tyler Taupe swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Burlap
At Valspar, the closest color to Burlap is Coyote Wild (8004-18D) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coyote Wild swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Burlap
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Burlap is Jute (PPG1098-5). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Jute and you'll get the same color. See the full Jute swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Burlap
The closest Glidden equivalent of Burlap is Jute (PPG1098-5). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Glidden is your counter, order Jute and you'll get the same color. See the full Jute swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Burlap
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Cowboy Hat (418-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Burlap without repainting risk. See the full Cowboy Hat swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Burlap
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Burlap is Burlap (HGSW 3193). 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 32 vs 32). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Burlap and you'll get the same color. See the full Burlap swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Burlap
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Burlap is There's No Place Like Home (0318) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full There's No Place Like Home swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Burlap
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Burlap is Tan Hide (0261) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tan Hide swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Burlap
At Rodda, the closest color to Burlap is Pumpkin Seed (CA148) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pumpkin Seed swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Burlap
C2 Paint's nearest match is Tempura (C2-842), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Burlap without repainting risk. See the full Tempura swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Burlap
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Burlap. The nearest is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Burlap
At Kompozit, the closest color to Burlap is Tan Hide (0261) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tan Hide swatch →