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Tangled Twine

27%LRV Value
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Tangled Twine 9538 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A18A67, LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gold Taffeta from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Tangled Twine Technical Profile

HEX Code#A18A67
RGB161, 138, 103
LRV26.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Tangled Twine in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Tangled Twine in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsTangled Twine
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGold Taffeta

Gold Taffeta

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Historic Town

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Distant Land

Behr

Nearly identical

Iced Cappuccino

PPG

Nearly identical

Maple Brown Sugar

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Green Tea

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Prairie Path

Valspar

Very similar

Batter'S Box

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Roasted Mushroom

Kilz

Very similar

Mouse's Back

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Nourish .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Tangled Twine

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Tangled Twine

#A18A67

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A9AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Tangled Twine

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Khaki Moss

Complement

Bedtime Story

Tangled Twine Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Grey Heron

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Spiced Cider

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Window Pane

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gentian

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sapphire

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Tangled Twine.

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Sherwin-Williams · 2815

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Almond Roca

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Yearling

Sherwin-Williams · 7725

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Rookwood Clay

Sherwin-Williams · 2823

#9A7E64

Dusted Truffle

Sherwin-Williams · 9083

#9C8373

Sandy Ridge

Sherwin-Williams · 7535

#A18E77

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Vintage Velvet

Behr · PPU15-18

#48516A

Highlights

Valspar · 8006-8A

#C9D0D4

Soft Chinchilla

Benjamin Moore · 2135-50

#AEC4C9

Chrome

Valspar · 8006-7C

#959B9E

Breezy Indigo

Vista Paint · 7383

#7493A0

Newburg Green

Benjamin Moore · HC-158

#455A63

Tangled Twine — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Tangled Twine have?
Tangled Twine by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tangled Twine in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tangled Twine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tangled Twine are Gold Taffeta by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Historic Town by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Gold Taffeta by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tangled Twine'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 Tangled Twine?
Tangled Twine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.7, 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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