Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Hopsack |
| SKU | SW 6109 |
| Hex | #A8957B |
| RGB | 168, 149, 123 |
| HSL | 35°, 21%, 57% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Hopsack
Hopsack sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.
Hopsack 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Hopsack 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 #A8957B in HSL space. Pair Hopsack 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 Hopsack Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hopsack 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 6109 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Hopsack
At Behr, the closest color to Hopsack is Pure Earth (PPU7-05) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pure Earth swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Hopsack
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Hopsack is Beige Gray (ES-51) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 41 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beige Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hopsack
The closest Valspar equivalent of Hopsack is Wild Mushroom (3007-9C). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 31.7 vs 30). If Valspar is your counter, order Wild Mushroom and you'll get the same color. See the full Wild Mushroom swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hopsack
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hopsack without repainting risk. See the full Sauteed Mushroom swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hopsack
At Glidden, the closest color to Hopsack is Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sauteed Mushroom swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hopsack
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Hopsack is Oakbluff (413-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oakbluff swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hopsack
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Carrollton Khaki (HGSW 3184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hopsack without repainting risk. See the full Carrollton Khaki swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hopsack
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Hopsack is Saddle Up (DET690) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saddle Up swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hopsack
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Hopsack is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hopsack
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Hopsack. The nearest is Abbey Stone (0365) at ΔE 4.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Abbey Stone swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Hopsack
At Rodda, the closest color to Hopsack is Pumpkin Seed (CA148) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pumpkin Seed swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Hopsack
C2 Paint's nearest match is Scout (C2-826), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hopsack without repainting risk. See the full Scout swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Hopsack
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Hopsack. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Hopsack
At Backdrop, the closest color to Hopsack is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hopsack
Kompozit has no exact twin of Hopsack. The nearest is Abbey Stone (0365) at ΔE 4.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Abbey Stone swatch →