Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Oak Barrel |
| SKU | SW 7714 |
| Hex | #BFA287 |
| RGB | 191, 162, 135 |
| HSL | 29°, 30%, 64% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Oak Barrel
Oak Barrel sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Oak Barrel 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 Oak Barrel 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 #BFA287 in HSL space. Pair Oak Barrel 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 Oak Barrel Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Oak Barrel 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 7714 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Oak Barrel
The closest Behr equivalent of Oak Barrel is Basketry (PPU4-05). At ΔE 0.4 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Behr is your counter, order Basketry and you'll get the same color. See the full Basketry swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Oak Barrel
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Oak Barrel is Fox Hedge Tan (1167) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fox Hedge Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Oak Barrel
Valspar's nearest match is Woven Jute (8004-14D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Oak Barrel without repainting risk. See the full Woven Jute swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Oak Barrel
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Oak Barrel. The nearest is Antelope (PPG15-09) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antelope swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Oak Barrel
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 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Oak Barrel without repainting risk. See the full Onionskin Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Oak Barrel
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Oak Barrel is Southwood Lane (414-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) 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 Oak Barrel
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sands of Time (HGSW 3115), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Oak Barrel without repainting risk. See the full Sands of Time swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Oak Barrel
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Oak Barrel is Buttered Croissant (DEBN05) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buttered Croissant swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Oak Barrel
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Oak Barrel is Entrance Hall Pink (NO. 61) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Entrance Hall Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Oak Barrel
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Tailored Tan (0239), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Oak Barrel without repainting risk. See the full Tailored Tan swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Oak Barrel
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Oak Barrel. The nearest is Highlight (0275) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Highlight swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Oak Barrel
Rodda's nearest match is Chisel (CA107), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Oak Barrel without repainting risk. See the full Chisel swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Oak Barrel
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Oak Barrel is Buff Orpington (BD32) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buff Orpington swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Oak Barrel
Portola Paints's nearest match is Coda (CODA), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Oak Barrel without repainting risk. See the full Coda swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Oak Barrel
Kompozit has no exact twin of Oak Barrel. The nearest is Highlight (0275) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Highlight swatch →