Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Pachyderm |
| SKU | SW 9596 |
| Hex | #BAB3A6 |
| RGB | 186, 179, 166 |
| HSL | 39°, 13%, 69% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| 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 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.
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Behr
Diamond Vogel
Benjamin Moore
Magnolia Home
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Clare Equivalent of Pachyderm
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Pachyderm — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 6.49). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9596 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Pachyderm
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Pachyderm — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 12.45). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9596 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →