Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Sawdust |
| SKU | HGSW 6158 |
| Hex | #998970 |
| RGB | 153, 137, 112 |
| HSL | 37°, 17%, 52% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Sawdust
Sawdust 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.
Sawdust 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
Farrow & Ball
Benjamin Moore
C2 Paint
Valspar
Diamond Vogel
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Kompozit
Backdrop
Clare
Magnolia Home
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Sawdust 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 #998970 in HSL space. Pair Sawdust 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 Sawdust Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sawdust 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 6158 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sawdust
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sawdust is Sawdust (SW 6158). 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 Sawdust and you'll get the same color. See the full Sawdust swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sawdust
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Sawdust is Drab (NO. 41). At ΔE 0.76 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 Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Drab and you'll get the same color. See the full Drab swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sawdust
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Smoky Ash (986), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sawdust without repainting risk. See the full Smoky Ash swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sawdust
C2 Paint's nearest match is Cumin (C2-888), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sawdust without repainting risk. See the full Cumin swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sawdust
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sawdust is Tawny Owl (DET640) — very close at ΔE 2.22, 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 Tawny Owl swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sawdust
At Valspar, the closest color to Sawdust is Stone Manor (6006-2A) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.1 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Manor swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sawdust
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sawdust is Iced Cappuccino (PPG1099-6) — very close at ΔE 2.93, 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 Iced Cappuccino swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sawdust
At Behr, the closest color to Sawdust is Urban Safari (PPU8-04) — very close at ΔE 3.1, 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 Urban Safari swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sawdust
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sawdust is Northeast Trail (0346) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Northeast Trail swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sawdust
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Sawdust. The nearest is Stone Cottage (421-4DB) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stone Cottage swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sawdust
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Sawdust — the nearest deck color, Burning Idea (0373), is clearly different (ΔE 6.11). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6158 instead. See the full Burning Idea swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sawdust
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Sawdust — the nearest deck color, Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52), is clearly different (ΔE 6.13). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6158 instead. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sawdust
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Sawdust — the nearest deck color, Garden Party (JG-53), is clearly different (ΔE 6.89). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6158 instead. See the full Garden Party swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sawdust
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Sawdust — the nearest deck color, Hartford (BD-HF), is clearly different (ΔE 12.47). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6158 instead. See the full Hartford swatch →