Portrait Tone 39 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C4957A, LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ginger Nut from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C4957A · 39
Portrait Tone
35%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Portrait Tone Technical Profile
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Portrait Tone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Portrait Tone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsPortrait Tone
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyGinger Nut
Ginger Nut
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Desert Carnation
Valspar
Nearly identical
Florentine Clay
Behr
Nearly identical
Chinook Salmon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Southwest Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wilderness Cabin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Adobe Bricks
Kilz
Nearly identical
Frosted Copper
PPG
Nearly identical
Money Tree
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Portrait Tone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Portrait Tone
#C4957A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1AA81
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Portrait Tone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Portrait Tone 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 Portrait Tone.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Portrait Tone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Portrait Tone have?
Portrait Tone by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Portrait Tone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Portrait Tone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Portrait Tone are Ginger Nut by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Desert Carnation by Valspar (a near-identical match), Florentine Clay by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Portrait Tone'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 Portrait Tone?
Portrait Tone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.6, 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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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 Portrait Tone's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.