Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Outrigger |
| SKU | SW 9517 |
| Hex | #BBB2A0 |
| RGB | 187, 178, 160 |
| HSL | 40°, 17%, 68% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
16 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
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Outrigger
The closest Glidden equivalent of Outrigger is Storybook Straw (45YY 44/115). At ΔE 0.81 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 Glidden is your counter, order Storybook Straw and you'll get the same color. See the full Storybook Straw 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Outrigger
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Outrigger is Balanced Beige (HGSW 2486) — very close at ΔE 3, 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 Balanced Beige 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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Outrigger
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Roman Ruins (0225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Outrigger without repainting risk. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Outrigger
At Rodda, the closest color to Outrigger is Celadon (CA158) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Celadon 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 →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Outrigger
Portola Paints's nearest match is Sevilla (SEVILLA), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). 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 Sevilla 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 →