Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Utterly Beige |
| SKU | SW 6080 |
| Hex | #B5A597 |
| RGB | 181, 165, 151 |
| HSL | 28°, 17%, 65% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Utterly Beige
Utterly Beige sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Utterly Beige 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
17 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
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Utterly Beige 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 #B5A597 in HSL space. Pair Utterly Beige 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 Utterly Beige Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Utterly Beige 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 6080 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Utterly Beige
The closest Behr equivalent of Utterly Beige is Eiffel For You (MQ2-37). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Behr is your counter, order Eiffel For You and you'll get the same color. See the full Eiffel For You swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Utterly Beige
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cotswold (AF-150), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Utterly Beige without repainting risk. See the full Cotswold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Utterly Beige
The closest Valspar equivalent of Utterly Beige is Fashion District (V132-4). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.4 vs 39). If Valspar is your counter, order Fashion District and you'll get the same color. See the full Fashion District swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Utterly Beige
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Utterly Beige is El Capitan (PPG1020-4). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order El Capitan and you'll get the same color. See the full El Capitan swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Utterly Beige
The closest Glidden equivalent of Utterly Beige is El Capitan (PPG1020-4). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If Glidden is your counter, order El Capitan and you'll get the same color. See the full El Capitan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Utterly Beige
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Utterly Beige is Fossilwood (404-3DB). 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 39 vs 39). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Fossilwood and you'll get the same color. See the full Fossilwood swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Utterly Beige
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Utterly Beige is Utterly Beige (HGSW 3085). 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 39 vs 39). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Utterly Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Utterly Beige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Utterly Beige
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Utterly Beige is Organic Greige (DEGR21) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Organic Greige swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Utterly Beige
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Rustic Oak (JG-110), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Utterly Beige without repainting risk. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Utterly Beige
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Utterly Beige. The nearest is Light Gray (NO. 17) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Utterly Beige
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Utterly Beige. The nearest is Cozy Cover (0140) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cozy Cover swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Utterly Beige
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Utterly Beige. The nearest is Cozy Cover (0140) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cozy Cover swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Utterly Beige
The closest Rodda equivalent of Utterly Beige is Clay (CA047). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Rodda is your counter, order Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Clay swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Utterly Beige
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Utterly Beige is Mortar (C2-814) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mortar swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Utterly Beige
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Utterly Beige. The nearest is Havana (HAVANA) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Havana swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Utterly Beige
Kompozit has no exact twin of Utterly Beige. The nearest is Cozy Cover (0140) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cozy Cover swatch →