Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Farro |
| SKU | SW 9103 |
| Hex | #C1A485 |
| RGB | 193, 164, 133 |
| HSL | 31°, 33%, 64% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Farro
Farro sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Farro 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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Farro 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 #C1A485 in HSL space. Pair Farro 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 Farro Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Farro 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 9103 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Farro
The closest Behr equivalent of Farro is Pacific Bluffs (S240-4). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Behr is your counter, order Pacific Bluffs and you'll get the same color. See the full Pacific Bluffs swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Farro
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Brookline Beige (HC-47), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Farro without repainting risk. See the full Brookline Beige swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Farro
At Valspar, the closest color to Farro is Woven Jute (8004-14D) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Woven Jute swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Farro
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Farro is Siesta Dreams (PPG1080-4) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Siesta Dreams swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Farro
Glidden's nearest match is Onionskin Tan (00YY 37/221), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Farro without repainting risk. See the full Onionskin Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Farro
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Farro is Southwood Lane (414-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Southwood Lane swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Farro
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Farro is Sands of Time (HGSW 3115) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sands of Time swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Farro
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Iced Coffee (DEBN48), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Farro without repainting risk. See the full Iced Coffee swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Farro
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Farro. The nearest is Biscuit (NO. 38) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Farro
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Cocoa Nib (0260), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Farro without repainting risk. See the full Cocoa Nib swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Farro
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Farro is Highlight (0275) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Highlight swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Farro
The closest Rodda equivalent of Farro is Chisel (CA107). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40). If Rodda is your counter, order Chisel and you'll get the same color. See the full Chisel swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Farro
C2 Paint's nearest match is Buff Orpington (BD32), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Farro without repainting risk. See the full Buff Orpington swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Farro
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Farro is Coda (CODA) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coda swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Farro
At Kompozit, the closest color to Farro is Highlight (0275) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Highlight swatch →