Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Doeskin |
| SKU | SW 6044 |
| Hex | #C6B3A9 |
| RGB | 198, 179, 169 |
| HSL | 21°, 20%, 72% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Doeskin
Doeskin 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.
Doeskin 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
14 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Doeskin 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 #C6B3A9 in HSL space. Pair Doeskin 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 Doeskin Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Doeskin 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 6044 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Doeskin
Behr's nearest match is Balcony Rose (PPF-10), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Doeskin without repainting risk. See the full Balcony Rose swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Doeskin
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Doeskin is Knitting Basket (CSP-405) — very close at ΔE 2.59, 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 Knitting Basket swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Doeskin
Valspar's nearest match is Woven Cashmere (T563), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.8 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Doeskin without repainting risk. See the full Woven Cashmere swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Doeskin
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Doeskin is Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grey Mauve swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Doeskin
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Doeskin is Bare Titanium (404-2DB) — very close at ΔE 3.17, 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 Bare Titanium swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Doeskin
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Doeskin is Sweet Beige (HGSW 3036). 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 Sweet Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Sweet Beige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Doeskin
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Doeskin. The nearest is Ash Gray (DEC751) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ash Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Doeskin
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Doeskin is Pink Drab (NO. 207) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Drab swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Doeskin
At Rodda, the closest color to Doeskin is Mauve (CA068) — very close at ΔE 2.02, 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 Mauve swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Doeskin
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Doeskin. The nearest is Filament (C2-798) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Filament swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Doeskin
Clare has no exact twin of Doeskin. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Doeskin
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Doeskin. The nearest is Paloma (PALOMA) at ΔE 4.64 — 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 Paloma swatch →