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Sherwin-Williams Hep GreenSW 6704 · #C4B146 · LRV 44

Hep Green reads as a warm yellow tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Sherwin-Williams SW 6704 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS HEP GREEN
RGB 196, 177, 70LRV 44

Color spec

BrandSherwin-Williams
NameHep Green
SKUSW 6704
Hex#C4B146
RGB196, 177, 70
HSL51°, 52%, 52%
LRV44
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyYellow
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About Sherwin-Williams Hep Green

Hep Green 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 yellow 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.

Hep Green is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.

Closest matches by brand

11 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 yellow from that brand.

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.85
All yellow at Behr →
380D-6 · #C3B430 · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 44
HDC-MD-03 · #C5AA26 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 41
M310-5 · #BCB758 · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 45
370F-5 · #BAB558 · ΔE 4.55 · LRV 44

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.09
All yellow at Benjamin Moore →
371 · #CDBC47 · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 47
391 · #C7BC60 · ΔE 4.15 · LRV 47
279 · #CAAB55 · ΔE 4.98 · LRV 42

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.63
All yellow at Valspar →
8001-26F · #BCA62A · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 38
V019-3 · #C9A935 · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 40.9
6007-6A · #BAAB5D · ΔE 4.63 · LRV 40.5

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.58
All yellow at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1218-5 · #BEB655 · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 45
PPG1215-6 · #CEB02A · ΔE 4 · LRV 44

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.83
All yellow at Glidden →
45YY 43/536 · #CEB24C · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 43
PPG1218-5 · #BEB755 · ΔE 3.85 · LRV 45
PPG1215-6 · #CEB02A · ΔE 4 · LRV 44

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All yellow at Dutch Boy →
222-5DB · #C4B146 · ΔE 0 · LRV 44
123-6DB · #C6B836 · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 47
122-6DB · #CBB126 · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 44
HGSW 1233 · #C4B146 · ΔE 0 · LRV 44
HGSW 6704 · #C4B146 · ΔE 0 · LRV 44

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.53
All yellow at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5474 · #C1B23E · ΔE 1.53 · LRV 40
DE5452 · #CFB352 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 43
DE5487 · #C0B05D · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 40
DE5432 · #CFAC47 · ΔE 4.86 · LRV 41

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.45
All yellow at Diamond Vogel →
0801 · #BDAD51 · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 41
0808 · #CCAE54 · ΔE 4.2 · LRV 44

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.89
All yellow at Hirshfield's →
0801 · #BCA849 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 39
0800 · #CDBB63 · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 48

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.89
All yellow at Kompozit →
0801 · #BCA849 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 39
0800 · #CDBB63 · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 49

Similar Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the Sherwin-Williams deck

The nearest shades to Hep Green 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 6918 · LRV 47
SW 6711 · LRV 41
SW 6915 · LRV 41
SW 9030 · LRV 50
SW 6698 · LRV 41
SW 6697 · LRV 46

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C4B146 in HSL space. Pair Hep Green with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C4B146 + #4659C4
TRIADIC
#C4B146 · #46C4B1 · #B146C4
ANALOGOUS
#C47246 · #C4B146 · #98C446

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.16:1fail
Sample text on black
9.72:1AAA

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

Sherwin-Williams Hep Green Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Hep Green 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 6704 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Hep Green

Behr has no exact twin of Hep Green. The nearest is Coriander Seed (370F-5) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coriander Seed swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Hep Green

Valspar has no exact twin of Hep Green. The nearest is Sugar Leaves (V019-3) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40.9 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sugar Leaves swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hep Green

PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Hep Green. The nearest is Parachute (PPG1218-5) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Parachute swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Hep Green

At Glidden, the closest color to Hep Green is Pirate Gold (45YY 43/536) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pirate Gold swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hep Green

The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Hep Green is Hidden Green (222-5DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Hidden Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Hidden Green swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hep Green

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Hep Green is Fernwood (HGSW 1233). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Fernwood and you'll get the same color. See the full Fernwood swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hep Green

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Pesto (DE5474), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Hep Green without repainting risk. See the full Pesto swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hep Green

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Hep Green is Rain Slicker (0801) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Slicker swatch →

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