Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Tanglewood |
| SKU | SW 9607 |
| Hex | #9B8F7E |
| RGB | 155, 143, 126 |
| HSL | 35°, 13%, 55% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Tanglewood
Tanglewood sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Tanglewood 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
19 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Tanglewood 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 #9B8F7E in HSL space. Pair Tanglewood 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 Tanglewood Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tanglewood 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 9607 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Tanglewood
Behr's nearest match is Smokey Tan (BXC-49), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tanglewood without repainting risk. See the full Smokey Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tanglewood
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Tanglewood is Cabot Trail (998) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cabot Trail swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tanglewood
Valspar's nearest match is Stone Terrace (8005-5E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tanglewood without repainting risk. See the full Stone Terrace swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tanglewood
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Tanglewood is Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roasted Chestnut swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tanglewood
At Glidden, the closest color to Tanglewood is Nut Shell (PPG14-02) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nut Shell swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tanglewood
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Tanglewood is Stone Cottage (421-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Cottage swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tanglewood
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tanglewood is Market Mushroom (HGSW 3084) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Market Mushroom swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tanglewood
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Tanglewood is Dusty Cobblestone (DEBN27). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Dusty Cobblestone and you'll get the same color. See the full Dusty Cobblestone swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tanglewood
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Tanglewood. The nearest is Charleston Gray (NO. 243) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charleston Gray swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tanglewood
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Tanglewood. The nearest is Sultry Castle (0562) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Tanglewood
Rodda's nearest match is Traditional Taupe (CA075), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tanglewood without repainting risk. See the full Traditional Taupe swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tanglewood
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Tanglewood is Parador (C2-922) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parador swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Tanglewood
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Tanglewood is Bond Street (BOND STREET) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Tanglewood
Backdrop has no exact twin of Tanglewood. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Tanglewood
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Tanglewood. The nearest is Oat Latte (391446) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tanglewood
Kompozit has no exact twin of Tanglewood. The nearest is Sultry Castle (0562) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →