Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Tangled Twine |
| SKU | SW 9538 |
| Hex | #A18A67 |
| RGB | 161, 138, 103 |
| HSL | 36°, 24%, 52% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Tangled Twine
Tangled Twine sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Tangled Twine 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Tangled Twine 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 #A18A67 in HSL space. Pair Tangled Twine 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 Tangled Twine Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tangled Twine 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 9538 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Tangled Twine
Behr's nearest match is Distant Land (N260-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tangled Twine without repainting risk. See the full Distant Land swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tangled Twine
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Green Tea (236), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tangled Twine without repainting risk. See the full Green Tea swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tangled Twine
At Valspar, the closest color to Tangled Twine is Caraway Shield (6008-4B) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.6 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caraway Shield swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tangled Twine
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Tangled Twine is Coffee With Cream (PPG1086-6) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coffee With Cream swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tangled Twine
At Glidden, the closest color to Tangled Twine is Coffee With Cream (PPG1086-6) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coffee With Cream swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tangled Twine
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Tangled Twine is Muddy Paws (216-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Muddy Paws swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tangled Twine
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tangled Twine is Arroyo Valley (HGSW 3203) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arroyo Valley swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tangled Twine
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Tangled Twine is Sugar Shack (DEBN51) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sugar Shack swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Tangled Twine
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Tangled Twine. The nearest is Vintage Crown (JG-152) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tangled Twine
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Tangled Twine is Drab (NO. 41) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tangled Twine
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Gold Tangiers (0304), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tangled Twine without repainting risk. See the full Gold Tangiers swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tangled Twine
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Tangled Twine is Historic Town (0283). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Historic Town and you'll get the same color. See the full Historic Town swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Tangled Twine
At Rodda, the closest color to Tangled Twine is Fennel Seed (CA150) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fennel Seed swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tangled Twine
C2 Paint's nearest match is Shade Moss (BD36), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tangled Twine without repainting risk. See the full Shade Moss swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tangled Twine
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Tangled Twine is Historic Town (0283). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If Kompozit is your counter, order Historic Town and you'll get the same color. See the full Historic Town swatch →