Ref. #937860 · historic-palomino
Palomino
21%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Palomino Technical Profile
What color is Palomino? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #937860. Colors similar to Palomino include Sherwin-Williams Portabello, Dunn-Edwards Carved Wood, Vista Paint Palomino. Palomino has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 21, Palomino creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Palomino pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Palomino
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Palomino
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Palomino
#937860
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9A77D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Palomino
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Palomino Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Palomino.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Palomino — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Palomino have?
Palomino by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Palomino from other brands?
The closest matches are Portabello by Sherwin-Williams (#947A62), Carved Wood by Dunn-Edwards (#937A62), Palomino by Vista Paint (#937A62). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Palomino?
Palomino has an LRV of 20.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Palomino's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.