Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Utaupeia |
| SKU | SW 9088 |
| Hex | #A58F7B |
| RGB | 165, 143, 123 |
| HSL | 29°, 19%, 56% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Utaupeia
Utaupeia sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Utaupeia 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
13 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
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Utaupeia 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 #A58F7B in HSL space. Pair Utaupeia 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 Utaupeia Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Utaupeia 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 9088 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Utaupeia
Behr's nearest match is Cozy Cocoa (BNC-13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Utaupeia without repainting risk. See the full Cozy Cocoa swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Utaupeia
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Utaupeia is Alexandria Beige (HC-77) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alexandria Beige swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Utaupeia
Valspar's nearest match is Chocolate Cream Pie (M143), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.7 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Utaupeia without repainting risk. See the full Chocolate Cream Pie swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Utaupeia
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Cocoloco (PPG1079-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Utaupeia without repainting risk. See the full Cocoloco swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Utaupeia
At Glidden, the closest color to Utaupeia is Cocoloco (PPG1079-5) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cocoloco swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Utaupeia
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Utaupeia is Oarsman (412-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oarsman swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Utaupeia
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Utaupeia is Adirondack Chair (HGSW 3094). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Adirondack Chair and you'll get the same color. See the full Adirondack Chair swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Utaupeia
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Utaupeia is Incense Stick (DEBN73) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Incense Stick swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Utaupeia
At Rodda, the closest color to Utaupeia is Soft Maple Wood (R039) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soft Maple Wood swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Utaupeia
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Utaupeia is Staddle Stone (BD37) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Staddle Stone swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Utaupeia
Backdrop has no exact twin of Utaupeia. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →