Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Katabatic Winds |
| SKU | HGSW 1484 |
| Hex | #939591 |
| RGB | 147, 149, 145 |
| HSL | 90°, 2%, 58% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Katabatic Winds
Katabatic Winds sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Katabatic Winds 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
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Clare
Valspar
Behr
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Katabatic Winds 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 #939591 in HSL space. Pair Katabatic Winds 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 Katabatic Winds Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Katabatic Winds 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 1484 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Katabatic Winds
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Katabatic Winds is Tin Lizzie (SW 9163). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Tin Lizzie and you'll get the same color. See the full Tin Lizzie swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Katabatic Winds
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Katabatic Winds is Rainstorm (CSP-50). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Rainstorm and you'll get the same color. See the full Rainstorm swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Katabatic Winds
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Gris (DEGR67), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Katabatic Winds without repainting risk. See the full Gris swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Katabatic Winds
Clare's nearest match is Shade (PNT100-MD-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Katabatic Winds without repainting risk. See the full Shade swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Katabatic Winds
Valspar's nearest match is Stone Mason Gray (4008-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30.9 vs 30) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Katabatic Winds without repainting risk. See the full Stone Mason Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Katabatic Winds
Behr's nearest match is Cheyenne Rock (780B-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Katabatic Winds without repainting risk. See the full Cheyenne Rock swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Katabatic Winds
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Husky Gray (PPG0994-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Katabatic Winds without repainting risk. See the full Husky Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Katabatic Winds
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Katabatic Winds is Times Past (JG-94) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Times Past swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Katabatic Winds
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Katabatic Winds. The nearest is Over The Moon (434-4DB) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Over The Moon swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Katabatic Winds
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Katabatic Winds. The nearest is Hammered (C2-889) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hammered swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Katabatic Winds
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Katabatic Winds. The nearest is Sultry Castle (0562) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Katabatic Winds
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Katabatic Winds. The nearest is Chemise (NO. 216) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chemise swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Katabatic Winds
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Katabatic Winds — the nearest deck color, Sparrow (0554), is clearly different (ΔE 5.02). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1484 instead. See the full Sparrow swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Katabatic Winds
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Katabatic Winds — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 9.71). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1484 instead. See the full Anita swatch →