Tangled Twine 9538 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A18A67, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #A18A67 · 9538
Tangled Twine
27%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Tangled Twine Technical Profile
HEX Code#A18A67
RGB161, 138, 103
Estimated LRV26.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Tangled Twine
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tangled Twine
#A18A67
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Tangled Twine 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Tangled Twine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tangled Twine are Gold Taffeta by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Historic Town by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Gold Taffeta by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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