Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Camelback |
| SKU | SW 6122 |
| Hex | #C5AA85 |
| RGB | 197, 170, 133 |
| HSL | 35°, 36%, 65% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Camelback
Camelback 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.
Camelback 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
14 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
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Camelback 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 #C5AA85 in HSL space. Pair Camelback 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 Camelback Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Camelback 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 6122 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Camelback
The closest Behr equivalent of Camelback is Toasted Grain (ICC-61). At ΔE 0.91 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 Behr is your counter, order Toasted Grain and you'll get the same color. See the full Toasted Grain swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Camelback
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Camel Hair (CSP-285), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Camelback without repainting risk. See the full Camel Hair swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Camelback
Valspar's nearest match is Moraine (V090-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.7 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Camelback without repainting risk. See the full Moraine swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Camelback
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Wright Dark Eggshell (FLLW726), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Camelback without repainting risk. See the full Wright Dark Eggshell swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Camelback
Glidden's nearest match is Golden Needles (20YY 41/264), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Camelback without repainting risk. See the full Golden Needles swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Camelback
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Camelback is Suncoast (316-3DB). 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 42 vs 42). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Suncoast and you'll get the same color. See the full Suncoast swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Camelback
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Camelback is Camelback (HGSW 2185). 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 42 vs 42). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Camelback and you'll get the same color. See the full Camelback swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Camelback
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Camelback is Handwoven (DE6200) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Handwoven swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Camelback
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Camelback is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 2.14, 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 Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Camelback
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Beach Coast Buff (H122), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Camelback without repainting risk. See the full Beach Coast Buff swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Camelback
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Camelback is Coastal Sand (H0122) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Sand swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Camelback
At Rodda, the closest color to Camelback is Sand Dune (CA108) — 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 Sand Dune swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Camelback
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Camelback. The nearest is Elm Leaf (BD29) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Elm Leaf swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Camelback
At Kompozit, the closest color to Camelback is Olive Gold (0281) — very close at ΔE 2.96, 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 Olive Gold swatch →