Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Outerbanks |
| SKU | SW 7534 |
| Hex | #B7A48B |
| RGB | 183, 164, 139 |
| HSL | 34°, 23%, 63% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Outerbanks
Outerbanks 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.
Outerbanks 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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Outerbanks 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 #B7A48B in HSL space. Pair Outerbanks 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 Outerbanks Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Outerbanks 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 7534 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Outerbanks
Behr's nearest match is Sierra (N240-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Outerbanks without repainting risk. See the full Sierra swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Outerbanks
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Brush Beige (CW-125), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Outerbanks without repainting risk. See the full Brush Beige swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Outerbanks
At Valspar, the closest color to Outerbanks is Puppy Love (V131-4) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.6 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Puppy Love swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Outerbanks
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Outerbanks is Antelope (PPG15-09). At ΔE 0.75 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 PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Antelope and you'll get the same color. See the full Antelope swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Outerbanks
Glidden's nearest match is Antelope (PPG15-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Outerbanks without repainting risk. See the full Antelope swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Outerbanks
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Outerbanks is Towrope (417-3DB). At ΔE 0.55 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 Dutch Boy is your counter, order Towrope and you'll get the same color. See the full Towrope swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Outerbanks
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Outerbanks is Outerbanks (HGSW 3454). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 39). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Outerbanks and you'll get the same color. See the full Outerbanks swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Outerbanks
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Desert Gray (DEC760), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Outerbanks without repainting risk. See the full Desert Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Outerbanks
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is London Stone (NO. 6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Outerbanks without repainting risk. See the full London Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Outerbanks
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Outerbanks is Urban Charm (0337) — very close at ΔE 3.06, 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 Urban Charm swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Outerbanks
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Outerbanks is Sedge (0226) — very close at ΔE 3.08, 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 Sedge swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Outerbanks
Rodda's nearest match is Sisal (CA095), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Outerbanks without repainting risk. See the full Sisal swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Outerbanks
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Outerbanks is Thatch (C2-827). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Thatch and you'll get the same color. See the full Thatch swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Outerbanks
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Outerbanks. The nearest is Coda (CODA) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coda swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Outerbanks
Backdrop has no exact twin of Outerbanks. The nearest is Carry the Two (BD-CT) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 33 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Outerbanks
At Kompozit, the closest color to Outerbanks is Sedge (0226) — very close at ΔE 3.08, 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 Sedge swatch →