Portico 7548 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BBAB95, estimated LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Khaki-Ed from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #BBAB95 · 7548
Portico
42%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Portico Technical Profile
HEX Code#BBAB95
RGB187, 171, 149
Estimated LRV41.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#BEAB96
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Delicate Honeysweet
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Colors That Work With Portico
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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
Digital 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
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Portico — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Portico have?
Portico 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 Portico from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Portico are Khaki-Ed by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Delicate Honeysweet by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Riviera Beach by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Portico'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 Portico?
Portico has a estimated lightness value of 41.9, 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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