Outerbanks 7534 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B7A48B, estimated LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Towrope from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #B7A48B · 7534
Outerbanks
39%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Outerbanks Technical Profile
HEX Code#B7A48B
RGB183, 164, 139
Estimated LRV38.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Outerbanks
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Outerbanks
#B7A48B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Outerbanks
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Outerbanks Room Palettes
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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
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Outerbanks — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Outerbanks have?
Outerbanks by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Outerbanks from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Outerbanks are Towrope by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Chateau by Behr (a close digital match), Harvest Brown by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Outerbanks'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 Outerbanks?
Outerbanks has a estimated lightness value of 38.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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