Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Chamois |
| SKU | SW 6131 |
| Hex | #AD8451 |
| RGB | 173, 132, 81 |
| HSL | 33°, 36%, 50% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Sherwin-Williams Chamois
Chamois sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Chamois is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
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 brown 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
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Chamois 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 #AD8451 in HSL space. Pair Chamois 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 Chamois Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Chamois 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 6131 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Chamois
Behr's nearest match is Gold Plated (UL160-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chamois without repainting risk. See the full Gold Plated swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Chamois
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Gladstone Tan (1106), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chamois without repainting risk. See the full Gladstone Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Chamois
The closest Valspar equivalent of Chamois is Rustic Wicker (T508). At ΔE 0.26 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If Valspar is your counter, order Rustic Wicker and you'll get the same color. See the full Rustic Wicker swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Chamois
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Pumpkin Spice (PPG16-13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chamois without repainting risk. See the full Pumpkin Spice swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Chamois
Glidden's nearest match is Pumpkin Spice (PPG16-13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chamois without repainting risk. See the full Pumpkin Spice swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Chamois
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Chamois is Wild Morel (217-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Morel swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Chamois
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Chamois is Chamois (HGSW 2172). 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 26 vs 26). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Chamois and you'll get the same color. See the full Chamois swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Chamois
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Bungalow Gold (DET484), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chamois without repainting risk. See the full Bungalow Gold swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Chamois
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Chamois is Vintage Crown (JG-152) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Chamois
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Chamois. The nearest is Wet Sand (NO. 46) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wet Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Chamois
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Chamois is Butterscotch Mousse (0249) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butterscotch Mousse swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Chamois
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Chamois is Golden Cadillac (0879) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Cadillac swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Chamois
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Chamois. The nearest is Doubloon (C2-632) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Doubloon swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Chamois
At Kompozit, the closest color to Chamois is Golden Cadillac (0879) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Cadillac swatch →