Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Cocoon |
| SKU | SW 6173 |
| Hex | #726B5B |
| RGB | 114, 107, 91 |
| HSL | 42°, 11%, 40% |
| LRV | 15 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Cocoon
With an LRV of 15, Cocoon is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Cocoon works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Cocoon 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 #726B5B in HSL space. Pair Cocoon 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 Cocoon Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cocoon 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 6173 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Cocoon
At Behr, the closest color to Cocoon is Whiskey Barrel (N230-6) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whiskey Barrel swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cocoon
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Cocoon is Sharkskin (2139-30) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sharkskin swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cocoon
At Valspar, the closest color to Cocoon is Groundbreaking (8005-8F) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Groundbreaking swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cocoon
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cocoon is Granite (PPG1022-6) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Granite swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cocoon
The closest Glidden equivalent of Cocoon is Dark Mossy Trail (50YY 15/089). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). If Glidden is your counter, order Dark Mossy Trail and you'll get the same color. See the full Dark Mossy Trail swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cocoon
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Cocoon is Aran Isle (421-5DB). 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 15 vs 15). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Aran Isle and you'll get the same color. See the full Aran Isle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cocoon
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Cocoon is Cocoon (HGSW 3222). 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 15 vs 15). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Cocoon and you'll get the same color. See the full Cocoon swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cocoon
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Cocoon. The nearest is Cocoa Powder (DET631) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cocoa Powder swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cocoon
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Pantalon (NO. 221), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cocoon without repainting risk. See the full Pantalon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cocoon
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Cocoon is Monk's Cloth (0220) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monk's Cloth swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cocoon
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Cocoon is Grey Locks (0570) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grey Locks swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cocoon
Rodda has no exact twin of Cocoon. The nearest is Saddlery (CA078) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Saddlery swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cocoon
C2 Paint's nearest match is Toadstool (C2-902), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cocoon without repainting risk. See the full Toadstool swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cocoon
At Kompozit, the closest color to Cocoon is Grey Locks (0570) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grey Locks swatch →