Portrait Tone 39 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C4957A, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #C4957A · 39
Portrait Tone
35%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Portrait Tone Technical Profile
HEX Code#C4957A
RGB196, 149, 122
Estimated LRV34.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Portrait Tone
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Portrait Tone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Portrait Tone are Ginger Nut by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Desert Carnation by Valspar (a close digital match), Florentine Clay by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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