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Sherwin-Williams Tumblin' TumbleweedSW 9120 · #CDBB9C · LRV 51

Tumblin' Tumbleweed reads as a warm red-orange tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Sherwin-Williams SW 9120 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS TUMBLIN' TUMBLEWEED
RGB 205, 187, 156LRV 51

Color spec

BrandSherwin-Williams
NameTumblin' Tumbleweed
SKUSW 9120
Hex#CDBB9C
RGB205, 187, 156
HSL38°, 33%, 71%
LRV51
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Sherwin-Williams Tumblin' Tumbleweed

At LRV 51, Tumblin' Tumbleweed is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Tumblin' Tumbleweed is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. 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 5

The 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

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.65
All neutral at Behr →
PPU8-10 · #CDBEA3 · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 52
710C-3 · #CEBCA5 · ΔE 2.99 · LRV 52
PPU8-09 · #C7BB99 · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 50
PPU8-9 · #C7BB99 · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 50

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.08
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
HC-92 · #CEBEA0 · ΔE 1.08 · LRV 52
1039 · #CFBA9C · ΔE 1.5 · LRV 49
CC-120 · #CFBA9C · ΔE 1.5 · LRV 51
1053 · #CDB99F · ΔE 2.37 · LRV 50

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.06
All neutral at Valspar →
T569 · #C9B798 · ΔE 1.06 · LRV 48.5
3007-10B · #D1BEA1 · ΔE 1.31 · LRV 53
6008-3C · #CBB995 · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 49.6
6006-3C · #C7BF9E · ΔE 4.74 · LRV 52

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.65
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1098-4 · #CCB999 · ΔE 0.65 · LRV 50
FLLW840 · #CDBA99 · ΔE 0.68 · LRV 50
PPG1086-4 · #D1BC9C · ΔE 1.25 · LRV 52
PPG12-30 · #CEB997 · ΔE 1.33 · LRV 50

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.67
All neutral at Glidden →
30YY 50/176 · #CEBB9D · ΔE 0.67 · LRV 50
PPG1098-4 · #CDBA99 · ΔE 0.68 · LRV 50
PPG12-30 · #CEBA97 · ΔE 1.27 · LRV 50
20YY 49/176 · #CFBA9D · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 49

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.61
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
418-2DB · #CBB99B · ΔE 0.61 · LRV 50
418-1DB · #CDBD9F · ΔE 0.93 · LRV 52
415-3DB · #CEBA9C · ΔE 1.08 · LRV 51
419-3DB · #C8BBA3 · ΔE 2.61 · LRV 50
HGSW 3206 · #CDBB9C · ΔE 0 · LRV 53
HGSW 9120 · #CDBB9C · ΔE 0 · LRV 53
HGSW 3216 · #CDBDA2 · ΔE 1.41 · LRV 52
HGSW 6156 · #CDBDA2 · ΔE 1.41 · LRV 52

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.12
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6172 · #CEBE9F · ΔE 1.12 · LRV 49
DEC743 · #CFB999 · ΔE 1.64 · LRV 47
DEBN56 · #C6BA98 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 49
DE6129 · #CDB9A2 · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 47

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.08
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 16 · #D1C19F · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 54
NO. 9 · #CDC0A0 · ΔE 2.59 · LRV 53
NO. 10 · #C7BDA4 · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 51
NO. 58 · #C3BBA5 · ΔE 4.59 · LRV 50

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.11
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0274 · #D1BFA1 · ΔE 1.11 · LRV 54
0259 · #D3BEA0 · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 53
0309 · #D0BD98 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 52
0238 · #D5B89A · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 51

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.94
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0274 · #D0BC9D · ΔE 0.94 · LRV 52
0266 · #D1BB98 · ΔE 1.66 · LRV 51
0309 · #CEB993 · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 50
0259 · #D2BB9C · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 51

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.5
All neutral at Rodda →
CA092 · #CBB89F · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 50
CA117 · #D2B999 · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 51
CA093 · #CAB9A3 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 50
CA105 · #D2B99D · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 51

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.71
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-846 · #CABB9A · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 50
C2-877 · #CDBA94 · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 50
C2-861 · #D0B993 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 50
C2-879 · #C8BE9A · ΔE 4.31 · LRV 51

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.46
All neutral at Portola Paints →
ANTIGUA · #DAC2A4 · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 56
TIKAL · #BDB49A · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 46

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.66
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
VERSAILLES · #C4B58A · ΔE 4.66 · LRV 47

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.94
All neutral at Kompozit →
0274 · #D0BC9D · ΔE 0.94 · LRV 52
0266 · #D1BB98 · ΔE 1.66 · LRV 51
0309 · #CEB993 · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 50
0259 · #D2BB9C · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 52

Similar Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the Sherwin-Williams deck

The nearest shades to Tumblin' Tumbleweed within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

SW 11 · LRV 50
SW 7689 · LRV 52
SW 6156 · LRV 52
SW 9531 · LRV 50
SW 6135 · LRV 51
SW 6142 · LRV 49

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #CDBB9C in HSL space. Pair Tumblin' Tumbleweed with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#CDBB9C + #9CAECD
TRIADIC
#CDBB9C · #9CCDBB · #BB9CCD
ANALOGOUS
#CDA29C · #CDBB9C · #C7CD9C

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.88:1fail
Sample text on black
11.18:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Sherwin-Williams Tumblin' Tumbleweed Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Tumblin' Tumbleweed 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 9120 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Tumblin' Tumbleweed

Behr's nearest match is Rye Bread (PPU8-10), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tumblin' Tumbleweed without repainting risk. See the full Rye Bread swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tumblin' Tumbleweed

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Stone House (1039), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It runs slightly darker (LRV 49 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tumblin' Tumbleweed without repainting risk. See the full Stone House swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Tumblin' Tumbleweed

Valspar's nearest match is Epic (6008-3C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49.6 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tumblin' Tumbleweed without repainting risk. See the full Epic swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tumblin' Tumbleweed

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Tumblin' Tumbleweed is Wright Grey Tan (FLLW840). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Wright Grey Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Wright Grey Tan swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Tumblin' Tumbleweed

The closest Glidden equivalent of Tumblin' Tumbleweed is Historic Tan (30YY 50/176). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51). If Glidden is your counter, order Historic Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Historic Tan swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tumblin' Tumbleweed

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Biscotti Beige (415-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tumblin' Tumbleweed without repainting risk. See the full Biscotti Beige swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tumblin' Tumbleweed

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Tumblin' Tumbleweed is Texas Tumbleweed (HGSW 3206). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 51). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Texas Tumbleweed and you'll get the same color. See the full Texas Tumbleweed swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tumblin' Tumbleweed

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is High Noon (DEC743), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tumblin' Tumbleweed without repainting risk. See the full High Noon swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tumblin' Tumbleweed

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Tumblin' Tumbleweed is Fawn (NO. 10) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fawn swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tumblin' Tumbleweed

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Palmetto Bluff (0309), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tumblin' Tumbleweed without repainting risk. See the full Palmetto Bluff swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tumblin' Tumbleweed

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Tumblin' Tumbleweed is Polished Marble (0274). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 51). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Polished Marble and you'll get the same color. See the full Polished Marble swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Tumblin' Tumbleweed

At Rodda, the closest color to Tumblin' Tumbleweed is Straw (CA117) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Straw swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Tumblin' Tumbleweed

C2 Paint's nearest match is Hammock (C2-846), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tumblin' Tumbleweed without repainting risk. See the full Hammock swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Tumblin' Tumbleweed

Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Tumblin' Tumbleweed. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 51). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Tumblin' Tumbleweed

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Tumblin' Tumbleweed is Polished Marble (0274). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 51). If Kompozit is your counter, order Polished Marble and you'll get the same color. See the full Polished Marble swatch →

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