Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Earthy Ochre |
| SKU | SW 9532 |
| Hex | #BEAE88 |
| RGB | 190, 174, 136 |
| HSL | 42°, 29%, 64% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Earthy Ochre
Earthy Ochre sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Earthy Ochre 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
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Earthy Ochre 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 #BEAE88 in HSL space. Pair Earthy Ochre 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 Earthy Ochre Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Earthy Ochre 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 9532 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Earthy Ochre
Behr's nearest match is Palomino Tan (BXC-07), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Earthy Ochre without repainting risk. See the full Palomino Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Earthy Ochre
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Oak Ridge (235), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Earthy Ochre without repainting risk. See the full Oak Ridge swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Earthy Ochre
At Valspar, the closest color to Earthy Ochre is Oakmoss (6005-3C) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43.5 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oakmoss swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Earthy Ochre
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Earthy Ochre is Desert Camel (PPG12-16) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert Camel swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Earthy Ochre
Glidden's nearest match is Desert Camel (PPG12-16), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Earthy Ochre without repainting risk. See the full Desert Camel swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Earthy Ochre
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Earthy Ochre is Speckled Shell (323-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Speckled Shell swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Earthy Ochre
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Earthy Ochre. The nearest is Favorite Tan (HGSW 3215) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Favorite Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Earthy Ochre
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Earthy Ochre is Campsite (DEBN50) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Campsite swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Earthy Ochre
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Earthy Ochre is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) 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 Earthy Ochre
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Earthy Ochre is Star of Gold (0323). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Star of Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Star of Gold swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Earthy Ochre
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Earthy Ochre is Olive Gold (0281) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olive Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Earthy Ochre
At Rodda, the closest color to Earthy Ochre is Artichoke (CA160) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artichoke swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Earthy Ochre
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Earthy Ochre is Elm Leaf (BD29). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Elm Leaf and you'll get the same color. See the full Elm Leaf swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Earthy Ochre
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Earthy Ochre. The nearest is Tikal (TIKAL) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tikal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Earthy Ochre
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Earthy Ochre is Versailles (VERSAILLES) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Earthy Ochre
At Kompozit, the closest color to Earthy Ochre is Olive Gold (0281) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olive Gold swatch →