Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Diverse Beige |
| SKU | SW 6079 |
| Hex | #C2B4A7 |
| RGB | 194, 180, 167 |
| HSL | 29°, 18%, 71% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Diverse Beige
Diverse 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.
Diverse 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
17 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Diverse 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 #C2B4A7 in HSL space. Pair Diverse 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 Diverse Beige Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Diverse 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 6079 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Diverse Beige
The closest Behr equivalent of Diverse Beige is Smokestack (N220-3). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). If Behr is your counter, order Smokestack and you'll get the same color. See the full Smokestack swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Diverse Beige
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Diverse Beige. The nearest is Gallery Buff (CSP-225) at ΔE 3.58 — 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 Gallery Buff swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Diverse Beige
The closest Valspar equivalent of Diverse Beige is Gallery Grey (2006-10B). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.1 vs 47). If Valspar is your counter, order Gallery Grey and you'll get the same color. See the full Gallery Grey swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Diverse Beige
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Diverse Beige. The nearest is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) at ΔE 3.66 — 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 Ghost Writer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Diverse Beige
At Glidden, the closest color to Diverse Beige is Silver Dollar (PPG1022-3) — very close at ΔE 3.32, 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 Silver Dollar swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Diverse Beige
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Diverse Beige is Bare Titanium (404-2DB). 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 47 vs 47). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Bare Titanium and you'll get the same color. See the full Bare Titanium swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Diverse Beige
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Diverse Beige is Diverse Beige (HGSW 3086). 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 47 vs 47). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Diverse Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Diverse Beige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Diverse Beige
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Diverse Beige is Ash Gray (DEC751). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Ash Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Ash Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Diverse Beige
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Diverse Beige. The nearest is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Diverse Beige
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Jitney (NO. 293), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Diverse Beige without repainting risk. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Diverse Beige
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Diverse Beige is Marshy Habitat (0204) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Diverse Beige
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Diverse Beige is Thistle Gray (0197) — very close at ΔE 2.23, 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 Thistle Gray swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Diverse Beige
The closest Rodda equivalent of Diverse Beige is Hearth (CA045). At ΔE 0.94 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 Rodda is your counter, order Hearth and you'll get the same color. See the full Hearth swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Diverse Beige
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Diverse Beige. The nearest is Ostrich (C2-909) at ΔE 4.33 — 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 Ostrich swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Diverse Beige
At Clare, the closest color to Diverse Beige is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) — very close at ΔE 3.4, 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 Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Diverse Beige
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Diverse Beige. The nearest is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) at ΔE 4.79 — 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 Piano Room swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Diverse Beige
At Kompozit, the closest color to Diverse Beige is Thistle Gray (0197) — very close at ΔE 2.23, 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 Thistle Gray swatch →