Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Cool Beige |
| SKU | SW 7693 |
| Hex | #C7B79F |
| RGB | 199, 183, 159 |
| HSL | 36°, 26%, 70% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Cool Beige
Cool Beige sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Cool Beige 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
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 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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Cool Beige 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 #C7B79F in HSL space. Pair Cool Beige 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 Cool Beige Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cool Beige 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 7693 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Cool Beige
The closest Behr equivalent of Cool Beige is Windsor Tan (MQ2-26). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). If Behr is your counter, order Windsor Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Windsor Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cool Beige
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Cool Beige is Glacial Till (AF-390) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glacial Till swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cool Beige
The closest Valspar equivalent of Cool Beige is Freshly Baked (3008-10A). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). If Valspar is your counter, order Freshly Baked and you'll get the same color. See the full Freshly Baked swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cool Beige
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cool Beige is Dancing Dolphin (PPG1102-3) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dancing Dolphin swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cool Beige
The closest Glidden equivalent of Cool Beige is Traditional Tan (20YY 47/145). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Glidden is your counter, order Traditional Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Traditional Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cool Beige
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Flaxen Tan (416-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cool Beige without repainting risk. See the full Flaxen Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cool Beige
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cool Beige is Lambskin Beige (HGSW 2495) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lambskin Beige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cool Beige
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Cool Beige is Stonish Beige (DEC716) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stonish Beige swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cool Beige
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Cool Beige. The nearest is Solid Wood (JG-109) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Solid Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cool Beige
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Cool Beige. The nearest is Wall White (NO. 58) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wall White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cool Beige
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Wicker Basket (0280), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cool Beige without repainting risk. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cool Beige
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Cool Beige is Helen of Troy (0350) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Helen of Troy swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cool Beige
At Rodda, the closest color to Cool Beige is Whole Grain (CA099) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whole Grain swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cool Beige
C2 Paint's nearest match is Baba Ghanoush (C2-896), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cool Beige without repainting risk. See the full Baba Ghanoush swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Cool Beige
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Cool Beige. The nearest is Sevilla (SEVILLA) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sevilla swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cool Beige
At Kompozit, the closest color to Cool Beige is Helen of Troy (0350) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Helen of Troy swatch →