Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Pachyderm |
| SKU | SW 9596 |
| Hex | #BAB3A6 |
| RGB | 186, 179, 166 |
| HSL | 39°, 13%, 69% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Pachyderm
Pachyderm 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.
Pachyderm 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Pachyderm 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 #BAB3A6 in HSL space. Pair Pachyderm 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 Pachyderm Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pachyderm 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 9596 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Pachyderm
Behr's nearest match is Rushmore Gray (HDC-CL-27G), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pachyderm without repainting risk. See the full Rushmore Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pachyderm
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Northern Cliffs (1536), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pachyderm without repainting risk. See the full Northern Cliffs swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pachyderm
Valspar's nearest match is Soulful Grey (6004-1B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.6 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pachyderm without repainting risk. See the full Soulful Grey swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pachyderm
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Pachyderm is City Street (PPG1018-3) — very close at ΔE 2.4, 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 City Street swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Pachyderm
Glidden's nearest match is Dry Goods Neutral (40YY 44/095), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pachyderm without repainting risk. See the full Dry Goods Neutral swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pachyderm
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sultry Gray (442-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pachyderm without repainting risk. See the full Sultry Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pachyderm
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Requisite Gray (HGSW 2466), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pachyderm without repainting risk. See the full Requisite Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pachyderm
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Pachyderm is Pewter Patter (DET627). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Pewter Patter and you'll get the same color. See the full Pewter Patter swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pachyderm
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Sunday Stroll (JG-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pachyderm without repainting risk. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pachyderm
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Pachyderm. The nearest is Jitney (NO. 293) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pachyderm
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Marshy Habitat (0204), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pachyderm without repainting risk. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pachyderm
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Light Lichen (0211), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pachyderm without repainting risk. See the full Light Lichen swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Pachyderm
At Rodda, the closest color to Pachyderm is Stone Fence (R026) — very close at ΔE 2.4, 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 Stone Fence swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pachyderm
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Pachyderm is Vex (C2-927) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vex swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Pachyderm
Portola Paints's nearest match is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pachyderm without repainting risk. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pachyderm
Kompozit's nearest match is Light Lichen (0211), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pachyderm without repainting risk. See the full Light Lichen swatch →