Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Tamarind |
| SKU | SW 7538 |
| Hex | #C0A588 |
| RGB | 192, 165, 136 |
| HSL | 31°, 31%, 64% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Tamarind
Tamarind sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Tamarind 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 Tamarind 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 #C0A588 in HSL space. Pair Tamarind 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 Tamarind Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tamarind 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 7538 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Tamarind
Behr's nearest match is Pacific Bluffs (S240-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tamarind without repainting risk. See the full Pacific Bluffs swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tamarind
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Tamarind is Brookline Beige (HC-47). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Brookline Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Brookline Beige swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tamarind
Valspar's nearest match is Brown Owl (M136), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41.3 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tamarind without repainting risk. See the full Brown Owl swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tamarind
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Tamarind is Antelope (PPG15-09) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antelope swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tamarind
At Glidden, the closest color to Tamarind is Onionskin Tan (00YY 37/221) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Onionskin Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tamarind
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Tamarind is Towrope (417-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Towrope swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tamarind
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sands of Time (HGSW 3115), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tamarind without repainting risk. See the full Sands of Time swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tamarind
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Iced Coffee (DEBN48), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tamarind without repainting risk. See the full Iced Coffee swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tamarind
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Tamarind. The nearest is Biscuit (NO. 38) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tamarind
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Cocoa Nib (0260), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tamarind without repainting risk. See the full Cocoa Nib swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tamarind
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Tamarind. The nearest is Flaxen Field (H0112) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Flaxen Field swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Tamarind
Rodda's nearest match is Sand Sculpture (CA094), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tamarind without repainting risk. See the full Sand Sculpture swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tamarind
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Tamarind is Buff Orpington (BD32) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buff Orpington swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Tamarind
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Tamarind is Coda (CODA) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coda swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tamarind
At Kompozit, the closest color to Tamarind is Highlight (0275) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Highlight swatch →