Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Outrigger |
| SKU | SW 9517 |
| Hex | #BBB2A0 |
| RGB | 187, 178, 160 |
| HSL | 40°, 17%, 68% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Outrigger
Outrigger sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, 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.
Outrigger 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Behr
Magnolia Home
Valspar
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Outrigger 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 #BBB2A0 in HSL space. Pair Outrigger 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 Outrigger Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Outrigger 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 9517 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Outrigger
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Outrigger is Pashmina (AF-100). At ΔE 0.42 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Pashmina and you'll get the same color. See the full Pashmina swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Outrigger
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Stucco Relief (DEBN64), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Outrigger without repainting risk. See the full Stucco Relief swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Outrigger
Valspar's nearest match is Patrick's Eyes (T690), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.3 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Outrigger without repainting risk. See the full Patrick's Eyes swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Outrigger
Kompozit's nearest match is Roman Ruins (0225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Outrigger without repainting risk. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Outrigger
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Outrigger is Sage Frost (BD30) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sage Frost swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Outrigger
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Outrigger is Discover (PPG1021-3) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Discover swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Outrigger
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Outrigger is Marshy Habitat (0204) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Outrigger
At Behr, the closest color to Outrigger is Rushmore Gray (HDC-CL-27G) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rushmore Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Outrigger
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Outrigger is Grayed Pebble (441-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grayed Pebble swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Outrigger
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Outrigger is Embossed Letter (JG-106) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Outrigger
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Outrigger is Jitney (NO. 293) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jitney swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Outrigger
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Outrigger — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 6.53). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9517 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Outrigger
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Outrigger — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 8.61). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9517 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →