Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Pavilion Beige |
| SKU | SW 7512 |
| Hex | #C5B6A4 |
| RGB | 197, 182, 164 |
| HSL | 33°, 22%, 71% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Pavilion Beige
Pavilion Beige sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Pavilion Beige 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 Pavilion Beige 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 #C5B6A4 in HSL space. Pair Pavilion Beige 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 Pavilion Beige Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pavilion Beige 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 7512 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
The closest Behr equivalent of Pavilion Beige is Ranch Tan (QE-28). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Behr is your counter, order Ranch Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Ranch Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Pavilion Beige is Gallery Buff (CSP-225) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gallery Buff swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
Valspar's nearest match is Mesa Tumbleweed (2008-10A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.9 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pavilion Beige without repainting risk. See the full Mesa Tumbleweed swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Pavilion Beige is Summer Suede (PPG14-14). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Summer Suede and you'll get the same color. See the full Summer Suede swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
The closest Glidden equivalent of Pavilion Beige is Summer Suede (PPG14-14). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If Glidden is your counter, order Summer Suede and you'll get the same color. See the full Summer Suede swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Pavilion Beige is Bare Titanium (404-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bare Titanium swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Pavilion Beige is Lambskin Beige (HGSW 2495). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Lambskin Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Lambskin Beige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Pavilion Beige is Steveareno Beige (DEC766). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 48). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Steveareno Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Steveareno Beige swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Pavilion Beige is Solid Wood (JG-109) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Solid Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Roasted Macadamia (NO. CB2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pavilion Beige without repainting risk. See the full Roasted Macadamia swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Pavilion Beige is Roman Ruins (0225) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Pavilion Beige is Thistle Gray (0197) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
The closest Rodda equivalent of Pavilion Beige is Quill (CA035). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Rodda is your counter, order Quill and you'll get the same color. See the full Quill swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Pavilion Beige is Baba Ghanoush (C2-896) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baba Ghanoush swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Pavilion Beige. The nearest is Sevilla (SEVILLA) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sevilla swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pavilion Beige
At Kompozit, the closest color to Pavilion Beige is Thistle Gray (0197) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →