Ref. #BBAB95 · 7548
Portico
42%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Portico Technical Profile
What color is Portico? It's a medium warm beige with the hex code #BBAB95. Colors similar to Portico include Vista Paint Delicate Honeysweet, Behr Riviera Beach, Valspar Oyster Shoal. Portico has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 42 gives Portico depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Portico 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 Portico
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Delicate Honeysweet
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Riviera Beach
Behr
Nearly identical
Oyster Shoal
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pensive
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Iced Mocha
Kilz
Nearly identical
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Delicate Honeysweet
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Egyptian Sand
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Portico
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Portico
#BBAB95
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Portico
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Portico 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 Portico.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Portico — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Portico have?
Portico by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the beige color family.
What colors match Portico from other brands?
The closest matches are Delicate Honeysweet by Vista Paint (#BCAB97), Riviera Beach by Behr (#C0AE97), Oyster Shoal by Valspar (#B7A895). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Portico?
Portico has an LRV of 41.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Portico's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.