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Sherwin-Williams Dromedary CamelSW 7694 · #CAAD87 · LRV 44

Dromedary Camel reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Sherwin-Williams SW 7694 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS DROMEDARY CAMEL
RGB 202, 173, 135LRV 44

Color spec

BrandSherwin-Williams
NameDromedary Camel
SKUSW 7694
Hex#CAAD87
RGB202, 173, 135
HSL34°, 39%, 66%
LRV44
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Sherwin-Williams Dromedary Camel

Dromedary Camel sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.

Dromedary Camel 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 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 0.99
All neutral at Behr →
MQ2-13 · #C9AA83 · ΔE 0.99 · LRV 43
PPU7-20 · #CBB08D · ΔE 1.21 · LRV 46
ICC-61 · #C5A986 · ΔE 1.42 · LRV 42
N280-4 · #CBB086 · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 45

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.28
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
1069 · #C9AC86 · ΔE 0.28 · LRV 44
CC-304 · #C9AC86 · ΔE 0.28 · LRV 43
1096 · #C9AE84 · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 44
1129 · #C8AB8B · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 43

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.88
All neutral at Valspar →
V090-3 · #C8AA83 · ΔE 0.88 · LRV 42.7
8004-17D · #C9AA87 · ΔE 1.6 · LRV 43
V093-3 · #C5AB7F · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 42.5
V089-3 · #D0A97F · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 43.3

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.91
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
FLLW726 · #C8AC89 · ΔE 0.91 · LRV 44
PPG15-11 · #C8AC8A · ΔE 1.21 · LRV 44
PPG1083-5 · #D1AD87 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 45
PPG12-16 · #C2AD89 · ΔE 2.93 · LRV 43

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.91
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG15-11 · #C8AC89 · ΔE 0.91 · LRV 44
20YY 41/264 · #C7AB80 · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 41
20YY 43/200 · #C7AF8E · ΔE 1.94 · LRV 43
PPG12-16 · #C2AE88 · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 44

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.15
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
316-3DB · #C5AA85 · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 42
217-4DB · #C6A880 · ΔE 1.5 · LRV 42
216-3DB · #CAB18F · ΔE 1.79 · LRV 46
416-4DB · #C4AE91 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 44
HGSW 3164 · #CAAD87 · ΔE 0 · LRV 44
HGSW 7694 · #CAAD87 · ΔE 0 · LRV 44
HGSW 3195 · #C6B08A · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 45
HGSW 6136 · #C6B08A · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 45

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.09
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DET664 · #CCAC86 · ΔE 1.09 · LRV 43
DE6116 · #CCAF92 · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 43
DE6186 · #C6B183 · ΔE 4.39 · LRV 42
DEC711 · #D0AB8C · ΔE 4.45 · LRV 42

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.58
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 240 · #C4AE89 · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 44
NO. 62 · #D5AF89 · ΔE 3.28 · LRV 47

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.8
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
H122 · #CAAB84 · ΔE 0.8 · LRV 41
0175 · #C3AE93 · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 44
0317 · #C5B38C · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 46
0155 · #CDAA8D · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 44

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.63
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0296 · #C9B08A · ΔE 1.63 · LRV 45
H0122 · #C9A985 · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 43
0289 · #C9B18A · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 45
0317 · #C5B088 · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 44

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.4
All neutral at Rodda →
CA118 · #CDB18E · ΔE 1.4 · LRV 46
CA119 · #CBA881 · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 42
CA108 · #C8A886 · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 42
CA114 · #C5AA8D · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 43

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.79
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-859 · #CBAF8B · ΔE 0.79 · LRV 45
BD66 · #D1B082 · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 46
C2-844 · #CCAD7E · ΔE 2.41 · LRV 44
C2-828 · #C6B196 · ΔE 3.8 · LRV 46

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.63
All neutral at Kompozit →
0296 · #C9B08A · ΔE 1.63 · LRV 45
0289 · #C9B18A · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 46
0317 · #C5B088 · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 45
0169 · #D1AF90 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 46

Similar Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the Sherwin-Williams deck

The nearest shades to Dromedary Camel 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 6136 · LRV 45
SW 7697 · LRV 46
SW 6122 · LRV 42
SW 2813 · LRV 43
SW 7693 · LRV 43
SW 9121 · LRV 45

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #CAAD87 in HSL space. Pair Dromedary Camel with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#CAAD87 + #87A4CA
TRIADIC
#CAAD87 · #87CAAD · #AD87CA
ANALOGOUS
#CA8C87 · #CAAD87 · #C5CA87

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.13:1fail
Sample text on black
9.84:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Sherwin-Williams Dromedary Camel Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Dromedary Camel 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 7694 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Dromedary Camel

The closest Behr equivalent of Dromedary Camel is Harvest Home (MQ2-13). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). If Behr is your counter, order Harvest Home and you'll get the same color. See the full Harvest Home swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dromedary Camel

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Dromedary Camel is Twilight Gold (1069). At ΔE 0.28 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Twilight Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Twilight Gold swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Dromedary Camel

Valspar's nearest match is Fiddlesticks (8004-17D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dromedary Camel without repainting risk. See the full Fiddlesticks swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dromedary Camel

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Dromedary Camel is Wright Dark Eggshell (FLLW726). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Wright Dark Eggshell and you'll get the same color. See the full Wright Dark Eggshell swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Dromedary Camel

The closest Glidden equivalent of Dromedary Camel is Rabbit (PPG15-11). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Glidden is your counter, order Rabbit and you'll get the same color. See the full Rabbit swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dromedary Camel

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Suncoast (316-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dromedary Camel without repainting risk. See the full Suncoast swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dromedary Camel

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Dromedary Camel is Dromedary Camel (HGSW 3164). 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 44 vs 44). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Dromedary Camel and you'll get the same color. See the full Dromedary Camel swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dromedary Camel

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is DaVanzo Beige (DET664), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dromedary Camel without repainting risk. See the full DaVanzo Beige swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dromedary Camel

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Dromedary Camel is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dromedary Camel

The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Dromedary Camel is Beach Coast Buff (H122). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Beach Coast Buff and you'll get the same color. See the full Beach Coast Buff swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dromedary Camel

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Only Yesterday (0296), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dromedary Camel without repainting risk. See the full Only Yesterday swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Dromedary Camel

At Rodda, the closest color to Dromedary Camel is Loam (CA119) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Loam swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Dromedary Camel

The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Dromedary Camel is Challah (C2-859). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Challah and you'll get the same color. See the full Challah swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Dromedary Camel

Kompozit's nearest match is Only Yesterday (0296), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dromedary Camel without repainting risk. See the full Only Yesterday swatch →

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