Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Intuitive |
| SKU | HGSW 6017 |
| Hex | #B3A3A5 |
| RGB | 179, 163, 165 |
| HSL | 352°, 10%, 67% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Gray |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Intuitive
Intuitive sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Intuitive is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Magnolia Home
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Intuitive 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 #B3A3A5 in HSL space. Pair Intuitive 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 Intuitive Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Intuitive 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 6017 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Intuitive
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Intuitive is Intuitive (SW 6017). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Intuitive and you'll get the same color. See the full Intuitive swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Intuitive
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Intuitive is Mauve Desert (2113-50). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Mauve Desert and you'll get the same color. See the full Mauve Desert swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Intuitive
The closest Behr equivalent of Intuitive is Object Of Desire (MQ1-36). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If Behr is your counter, order Object Of Desire and you'll get the same color. See the full Object Of Desire swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Intuitive
Valspar's nearest match is Heather Bay (T572), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.8 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Intuitive without repainting risk. See the full Heather Bay swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Intuitive
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Intuitive is Claystone (403-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Claystone swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Intuitive
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Intuitive is Magical Mauve (DE6011) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Magical Mauve swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Intuitive
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Intuitive. The nearest is Vintage Collection (JG-99) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Collection swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Intuitive
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Intuitive. The nearest is Awakening (PPG18-05) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Awakening swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Intuitive
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Intuitive — the nearest deck color, Cozy Cover (0140), is clearly different (ΔE 5.42). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6017 instead. See the full Cozy Cover swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Intuitive
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Intuitive — the nearest deck color, Cinder Rose (NO. 246), is clearly different (ΔE 5.92). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6017 instead. See the full Cinder Rose swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Intuitive
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Intuitive — the nearest deck color, Play Time (1220), is clearly different (ΔE 5.94). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6017 instead. See the full Play Time swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Intuitive
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Intuitive — the nearest deck color, Pale Granite (C2-783), is clearly different (ΔE 7.64). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6017 instead. See the full Pale Granite swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Intuitive
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Intuitive — the nearest deck color, Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15), is clearly different (ΔE 10.88). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6017 instead. See the full Set In Stone swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Intuitive
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Intuitive — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 13.2). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6017 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →