Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Pussywillow |
| SKU | HGSW 1494 |
| Hex | #B2ADA4 |
| RGB | 178, 173, 164 |
| HSL | 39°, 8%, 67% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Pussywillow
Pussywillow sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Pussywillow 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
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
Valspar
Clare
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Pussywillow 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 #B2ADA4 in HSL space. Pair Pussywillow 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 Pussywillow Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pussywillow 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 1494 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pussywillow
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Pussywillow is Pussywillow (SW 7643). 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 42 vs 42). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Pussywillow and you'll get the same color. See the full Pussywillow swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pussywillow
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Pussywillow is Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Boulder Creek and you'll get the same color. See the full Boulder Creek swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pussywillow
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Smoke & Mirrors (CSP-105), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pussywillow without repainting risk. See the full Smoke & Mirrors swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pussywillow
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Throwing Shade (DEGR45), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pussywillow without repainting risk. See the full Throwing Shade swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pussywillow
Behr's nearest match is Granite Boulder (790D-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Pussywillow without repainting risk. See the full Granite Boulder swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pussywillow
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is In the Hills (0561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pussywillow without repainting risk. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pussywillow
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Cupola (JG-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Pussywillow without repainting risk. See the full Cupola swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pussywillow
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Hardwick White (NO. 5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pussywillow without repainting risk. See the full Hardwick White swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pussywillow
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Pussywillow is Pale Granite (C2-783) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pale Granite swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pussywillow
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Pussywillow is Shale Ridge (421-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shale Ridge swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pussywillow
At Kompozit, the closest color to Pussywillow is Smoky Wings (0553) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Wings swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pussywillow
Valspar has no exact twin of Pussywillow. The nearest is London Coach (4002-1B) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40.4 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full London Coach swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Pussywillow
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Pussywillow — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 5.04). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1494 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pussywillow
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Pussywillow — the nearest deck color, Make Waves (PNT100-MD-43), is clearly different (ΔE 11.45). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1494 instead. See the full Make Waves swatch →