Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Studio Beige |
| SKU | SW 9602 |
| Hex | #C1B2A1 |
| RGB | 193, 178, 161 |
| HSL | 32°, 21%, 69% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Studio Beige
Studio Beige sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Studio 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 Studio 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 #C1B2A1 in HSL space. Pair Studio 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 Studio Beige Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Studio 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 9602 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Studio Beige
Behr's nearest match is Canyon View (ECC-20-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Studio Beige without repainting risk. See the full Canyon View swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Studio Beige
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Studio Beige is Gallery Buff (CSP-225) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) 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 Studio Beige
Valspar's nearest match is Clean Sweep (2007-10B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.5 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Studio Beige without repainting risk. See the full Clean Sweep swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Studio Beige
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Discover (PPG1021-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Studio Beige without repainting risk. See the full Discover swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Studio Beige
Glidden's nearest match is Discover (PPG1021-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Studio Beige without repainting risk. See the full Discover swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Studio Beige
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Studio Beige is Grayed Pebble (441-3DB). At ΔE 0.49 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Grayed Pebble and you'll get the same color. See the full Grayed Pebble swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Studio Beige
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Studio Beige is Balanced Beige (HGSW 2486). At ΔE 0.49 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Balanced Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Balanced Beige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Studio Beige
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Coral Clay (DEC719), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Studio Beige without repainting risk. See the full Coral Clay swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Studio Beige
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Studio Beige is Embossed Letter (JG-106) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) 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 Studio Beige
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Studio Beige is Jitney (NO. 293). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Jitney and you'll get the same color. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Studio Beige
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Delicate Honeysweet (0189), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Studio Beige without repainting risk. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Studio Beige
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Studio Beige is Roman Ruins (0225) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) 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 →
Rodda Equivalent of Studio Beige
The closest Rodda equivalent of Studio Beige is Hearth (CA045). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). If Rodda is your counter, order Hearth and you'll get the same color. See the full Hearth swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Studio Beige
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Studio Beige is Ostrich (C2-909) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ostrich swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Studio Beige
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Studio Beige. The nearest is Sevilla (SEVILLA) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sevilla swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Studio Beige
At Kompozit, the closest color to Studio Beige is Roman Ruins (0225) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) 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 →