Ecru 6135 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D0BA94, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Palmetto Bluff from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D0BA94 · 6135
Ecru
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ecru Technical Profile
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Ecru in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ecru in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsEcru
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sPalmetto Bluff
Palmetto Bluff
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
October Harvest
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Oat Straw
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Baguette
PPG
Nearly identical
Warm and Toasty
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hayloft
Behr
Nearly identical
Prairie Dance
Valspar
Nearly identical
Saving Beige
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pale Ale
Kilz
Very similar
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ecru
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ecru
#D0BA94
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAB181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ecru
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ecru 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Ecru.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ecru — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ecru have?
Ecru by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ecru in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ecru from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ecru are Palmetto Bluff by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), October Harvest by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Oat Straw by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ecru's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Ecru?
Ecru has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ecru's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.