Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Craftsman Brown |
| SKU | SW 2835 |
| Hex | #AE9278 |
| RGB | 174, 146, 120 |
| HSL | 29°, 25%, 58% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Craftsman Brown
Craftsman Brown sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Craftsman Brown 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
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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Craftsman Brown 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 #AE9278 in HSL space. Pair Craftsman Brown 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 Craftsman Brown Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Craftsman Brown 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 2835 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Craftsman Brown
Behr's nearest match is Soft Chamois (PPU4-04), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Craftsman Brown without repainting risk. See the full Soft Chamois swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Craftsman Brown
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Craftsman Brown is Serengeti Sand (2164-40) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Serengeti Sand swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Craftsman Brown
Valspar's nearest match is Changing Seasons (3001-9C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.1 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Craftsman Brown without repainting risk. See the full Changing Seasons swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Craftsman Brown
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Craftsman Brown is Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sauteed Mushroom swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Craftsman Brown
The closest Glidden equivalent of Craftsman Brown is Sandy Cove (00YY 30/200). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). If Glidden is your counter, order Sandy Cove and you'll get the same color. See the full Sandy Cove swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Craftsman Brown
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Oakbluff (413-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Craftsman Brown without repainting risk. See the full Oakbluff swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Craftsman Brown
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Craftsman Brown. The nearest is Burlap (HGSW 3193) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Burlap swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Craftsman Brown
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Saddle Up (DET690), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Craftsman Brown without repainting risk. See the full Saddle Up swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Craftsman Brown
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Craftsman Brown is Camel Train (0163) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Camel Train swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Craftsman Brown
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Craftsman Brown is Camel Train (0163) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Camel Train swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Craftsman Brown
At Rodda, the closest color to Craftsman Brown is Rye (CA101) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rye swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Craftsman Brown
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Craftsman Brown is Cafe Latte (C2-841) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cafe Latte swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Craftsman Brown
Backdrop has no exact twin of Craftsman Brown. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Craftsman Brown
At Kompozit, the closest color to Craftsman Brown is Camel Train (0163) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Camel Train swatch →