Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Heron Grey |
| SKU | 20YY 37/094 |
| Hex | #AEA293 |
| RGB | 174, 162, 147 |
| HSL | 33°, 14%, 63% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Heron Grey
Heron Grey sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Heron Grey is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Heron Grey within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #AEA293 in HSL space. Pair Heron Grey with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Glidden Heron Grey Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Heron Grey from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Glidden 20YY 37/094 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Heron Grey
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Heron Grey is Mega Greige (SW 7031). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Mega Greige and you'll get the same color. See the full Mega Greige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Heron Grey
Behr's nearest match is Sierra Sand (UL170-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Heron Grey without repainting risk. See the full Sierra Sand swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Heron Grey
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Indian River (985), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Heron Grey without repainting risk. See the full Indian River swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Heron Grey
The closest Valspar equivalent of Heron Grey is Smoked Oyster (6005-1C). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.3 vs 37). If Valspar is your counter, order Smoked Oyster and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoked Oyster swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Heron Grey
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Heron Grey is Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cuppa Coffee swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Heron Grey
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Heron Grey is Drifted Wood (443-3DB). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Drifted Wood and you'll get the same color. See the full Drifted Wood swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Heron Grey
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Heron Grey is False Creek Greige (HGSW 3465). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order False Creek Greige and you'll get the same color. See the full False Creek Greige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Heron Grey
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Rocky Mountain Clay (DEBN65), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Heron Grey without repainting risk. See the full Rocky Mountain Clay swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Heron Grey
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Heron Grey is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Heron Grey
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Heron Grey is Light Gray (NO. 17) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Heron Grey
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Drifting Sand (0218), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Heron Grey without repainting risk. See the full Drifting Sand swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Heron Grey
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Deep Marsh (0233), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Heron Grey without repainting risk. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Heron Grey
The closest Rodda equivalent of Heron Grey is Pebbles (CA041). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Rodda is your counter, order Pebbles and you'll get the same color. See the full Pebbles swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Heron Grey
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Heron Grey is Fossil (C2-926) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fossil swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Heron Grey
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Heron Grey is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Heron Grey
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Heron Grey. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Heron Grey
At Backdrop, the closest color to Heron Grey is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Heron Grey
Kompozit's nearest match is Deep Marsh (0233), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Heron Grey without repainting risk. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →