Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Curio Gray |
| SKU | HGSW 0024 |
| Hex | #988977 |
| RGB | 152, 137, 119 |
| HSL | 33°, 14%, 53% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Curio Gray
Curio Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Curio Gray 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 at every US brand
14 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Farrow & Ball
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Diamond Vogel
Clare
Kompozit
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Curio Gray within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams'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 #988977 in HSL space. Pair Curio Gray 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Curio Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Curio Gray 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 0024 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Curio Gray
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Curio Gray is Curio Gray (SW 24). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Curio Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Curio Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Curio Gray
The closest Valspar equivalent of Curio Gray is Stone Manor (6006-2A). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.1 vs 26). If Valspar is your counter, order Stone Manor and you'll get the same color. See the full Stone Manor swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Curio Gray
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Beigewood (1007), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Curio Gray without repainting risk. See the full Beigewood swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Curio Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Wild Maitake (DEBN24), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Curio Gray without repainting risk. See the full Wild Maitake swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Curio Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Curio Gray is Mouse's Back (NO. 40) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mouse's Back swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Curio Gray
At Behr, the closest color to Curio Gray is Lost Canyon (MQ6-29) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lost Canyon swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Curio Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Curio Gray is Seemingly Perfect (443-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seemingly Perfect swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Curio Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Curio Gray is Rickshaw (C2-825) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rickshaw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Curio Gray
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Curio Gray. The nearest is Ceramic Pot (0339) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ceramic Pot swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Curio Gray
Clare has no exact twin of Curio Gray. The nearest is Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Curio Gray
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Curio Gray — the nearest deck color, Meander (PPG1029-5), is clearly different (ΔE 6.56). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 0024 instead. See the full Meander swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Curio Gray
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Curio Gray — the nearest deck color, Burning Idea (0373), is clearly different (ΔE 7.22). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 0024 instead. See the full Burning Idea swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Curio Gray
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Curio Gray — the nearest deck color, Garden Party (JG-53), is clearly different (ΔE 7.23). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 0024 instead. See the full Garden Party swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Curio Gray
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Curio Gray — the nearest deck color, Hartford (BD-HF), is clearly different (ΔE 12.08). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 0024 instead. See the full Hartford swatch →