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Sherwin-Williams Cool BeigeSW 7693 · #C7B79F · LRV 47

Cool Beige reads as a red-orange / warm — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the spec, what Sherwin-Williams SW 7693 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COOL BEIGE
RGB 199, 183, 159LRV 47

Color spec

BrandSherwin-Williams
NameCool Beige
SKUSW 7693
Hex#C7B79F
RGB199, 183, 159
HSL36°, 26%, 70%
LRV47
Undertonered-orange / warm
FamilyNeutral

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 5

The 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

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.52
All neutral at Behr →
MQ2-26 · #C7B8A0 · ΔE 0.52 · LRV 49
HDC-NT-09 · #C4B7A1 · ΔE 1.31 · LRV 48
MQ2-21 · #C8B59C · ΔE 1.33 · LRV 48
PPU4-07 · #C9B49C · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 47

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.77
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
1053 · #CDB99F · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 50
HC-82 · #C2B59A · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 47
AF-390 · #C3B79D · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 47
CW-30 · #C5BCA2 · ΔE 3.82 · LRV 50

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.82
All neutral at Valspar →
3008-10A · #C6B6A0 · ΔE 0.82 · LRV 48
6008-1C · #C4B7A2 · ΔE 1.41 · LRV 48.1
V147-2 · #C4B7A2 · ΔE 1.41 · LRV 48.4
V134-3 · #C8B59D · ΔE 1.45 · LRV 47.7

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.83
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG14-14 · #C6B8A5 · ΔE 1.83 · LRV 49
PPG1102-3 · #C4B9A2 · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 49
PPG1084-4 · #CCB69C · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 49
PPG11-19 · #C2B69A · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 47

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.45
All neutral at Glidden →
20YY 47/145 · #C8B79E · ΔE 0.45 · LRV 47
30YY 47/145 · #C6B79E · ΔE 0.73 · LRV 47
PPG14-14 · #C7B8A4 · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 49
10YY 46/154 · #CBB59E · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 46

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.7
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
419-3DB · #C8BBA3 · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 50
416-2DB · #C7B79A · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 48
418-2DB · #CBB99B · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 50
412-3DB · #CAB3A0 · ΔE 4.59 · LRV 47
HGSW 3176 · #CCB79B · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 49
HGSW 6142 · #CCB79B · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 49
HGSW 2495 · #C5B6A4 · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 48
HGSW 7512 · #C5B6A4 · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 48

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.19
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6129 · #CDB9A2 · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 47
DEC757 · #C7B39E · ΔE 2.77 · LRV 44
DEC766 · #C5B5A4 · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 44
DEC716 · #CCB49A · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 44

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.73
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-109 · #C5BBAC · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 50

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.3
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 10 · #C7BDA4 · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 51
NO. 293 · #C1B2A2 · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 46
NO. 58 · #C3BBA5 · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 50

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.7
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0280 · #C8B79A · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 49
0225 · #C1B7A1 · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 48
0350 · #C5BCA3 · ΔE 3.66 · LRV 50

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.73
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0280 · #C7B699 · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 47
0225 · #C0B5A0 · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 46
0336 · #C5BAA6 · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 50
0350 · #C3B89F · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 49

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.26
All neutral at Rodda →
CA093 · #CAB9A3 · ΔE 1.26 · LRV 50
CA092 · #CBB89F · ΔE 1.32 · LRV 50
CA099 · #CAB69F · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 49
CA035 · #C5B7A7 · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 48

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.12
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-895 · #C8BAA3 · ΔE 1.12 · LRV 50
C2-896 · #C4B8A3 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 49
C2-909 · #BFB5A1 · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 47
C2-910 · #C4BCA4 · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 50

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.92
All neutral at Portola Paints →
TIKAL · #BDB49A · ΔE 3.92 · LRV 46
SEVILLA · #BDB6A2 · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 47

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.73
All neutral at Kompozit →
0280 · #C7B699 · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 48
0225 · #C0B5A0 · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 47
0336 · #C5BAA6 · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 50
0350 · #C3B89F · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 48

Similar Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the Sherwin-Williams deck

The 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.

SW 9510 · LRV 49
SW 7512 · LRV 48
SW 6142 · LRV 49
SW 7506 · LRV 48
SW 9536 · LRV 48
SW 7536 · LRV 48

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C7B79F + #9FAFC7
TRIADIC
#C7B79F · #9FC7B7 · #B79FC7
ANALOGOUS
#C7A39F · #C7B79F · #C3C79F

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.96:1fail
Sample text on black
10.7:1AAA

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 →

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