Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Sugared Almond |
| SKU | SW 9537 |
| Hex | #B49D7B |
| RGB | 180, 157, 123 |
| HSL | 36°, 28%, 59% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Sugared Almond
Sugared Almond sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Sugared Almond 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
15 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
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Sugared Almond 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 #B49D7B in HSL space. Pair Sugared Almond 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 Sugared Almond Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sugared Almond 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 9537 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Sugared Almond
At Behr, the closest color to Sugared Almond is Mission Hills (UL170-3) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mission Hills swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sugared Almond
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sugared Almond is Trench Coat (CSP-1020). 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 36 vs 35). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Trench Coat and you'll get the same color. See the full Trench Coat swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sugared Almond
At Valspar, the closest color to Sugared Almond is Au Lait Ole (3003-9C) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34.4 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Au Lait Ole swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sugared Almond
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Earthy Ocher (PPG1086-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sugared Almond without repainting risk. See the full Earthy Ocher swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sugared Almond
Glidden's nearest match is Earthy Ocher (PPG1086-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sugared Almond without repainting risk. See the full Earthy Ocher swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sugared Almond
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Mitered Edge (216-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sugared Almond without repainting risk. See the full Mitered Edge swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sugared Almond
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sugared Almond is Elk Run (HGSW 3204) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Elk Run swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sugared Almond
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sugared Almond is Wooded Acre (DE6130) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wooded Acre swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sugared Almond
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sugared Almond is Buff (NO. 20) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buff swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sugared Almond
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Gold Season (0297), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sugared Almond without repainting risk. See the full Gold Season swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sugared Almond
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Vintage Gold (0282), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sugared Almond without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sugared Almond
At Rodda, the closest color to Sugared Almond is Wheat (CA053) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wheat swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sugared Almond
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sugared Almond is Walnut Hull (BD76) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Walnut Hull swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sugared Almond
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Sugared Almond is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sugared Almond
Kompozit's nearest match is Vintage Gold (0282), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sugared Almond without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Gold swatch →