Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Serengeti Grass |
| SKU | SW 9116 |
| Hex | #AB9579 |
| RGB | 171, 149, 121 |
| HSL | 34°, 23%, 57% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Serengeti Grass
Serengeti Grass sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Serengeti Grass 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Serengeti Grass 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 #AB9579 in HSL space. Pair Serengeti Grass 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 Serengeti Grass Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Serengeti Grass 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 9116 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Serengeti Grass
At Behr, the closest color to Serengeti Grass is Nomadic (HDC-NT-22) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nomadic swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Serengeti Grass
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Serengeti Grass is Morrel (AF-125) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morrel swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Serengeti Grass
Valspar's nearest match is Wild Mushroom (3007-9C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.7 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Serengeti Grass without repainting risk. See the full Wild Mushroom swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Serengeti Grass
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Petaluma Dust (PPG15-10), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Serengeti Grass without repainting risk. See the full Petaluma Dust swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Serengeti Grass
Glidden's nearest match is Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Serengeti Grass without repainting risk. See the full Sauteed Mushroom swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Serengeti Grass
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Serengeti Grass is Oakbluff (413-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oakbluff swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Serengeti Grass
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Serengeti Grass is Burlap (HGSW 3193) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burlap swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Serengeti Grass
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Serengeti Grass is Saddle Up (DET690) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saddle Up swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Serengeti Grass
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Serengeti Grass is Country Dweller (0176) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Country Dweller swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Serengeti Grass
Rodda has no exact twin of Serengeti Grass. The nearest is Pumpkin Seed (CA148) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pumpkin Seed swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Serengeti Grass
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Serengeti Grass is Scout (C2-826) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scout swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Serengeti Grass
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Serengeti Grass is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Serengeti Grass
Backdrop has no exact twin of Serengeti Grass. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Serengeti Grass
At Kompozit, the closest color to Serengeti Grass is Country Dweller (0176) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Country Dweller swatch →