Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Sensible Hue |
| SKU | HGSW 6198 |
| Hex | #B6B5AB |
| RGB | 182, 181, 171 |
| HSL | 55°, 7%, 69% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Sensible Hue
Sensible Hue sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Sensible Hue 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
C2 Paint
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Magnolia Home
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Backdrop
Clare
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Sensible Hue 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 #B6B5AB in HSL space. Pair Sensible Hue 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 Sensible Hue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sensible Hue 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 6198 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sensible Hue
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sensible Hue is Sensible Hue (SW 6198). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Sensible Hue and you'll get the same color. See the full Sensible Hue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sensible Hue
The closest Behr equivalent of Sensible Hue is Arid Plains (PPU25-07). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). If Behr is your counter, order Arid Plains and you'll get the same color. See the full Arid Plains swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sensible Hue
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Gray Huskie (1473), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sensible Hue without repainting risk. See the full Gray Huskie swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sensible Hue
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Reclaimed Wood (DET625), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sensible Hue without repainting risk. See the full Reclaimed Wood swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sensible Hue
Valspar's nearest match is Soulful Grey (6004-1B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.6 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sensible Hue without repainting risk. See the full Soulful Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sensible Hue
Kompozit's nearest match is Fossilized (0581), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Sensible Hue without repainting risk. See the full Fossilized swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sensible Hue
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Lamp Room Gray (NO. 88), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Sensible Hue without repainting risk. See the full Lamp Room Gray swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sensible Hue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sensible Hue is Vex (C2-927) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vex swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sensible Hue
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Sensible Hue is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sensible Hue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sensible Hue is Sultry Gray (442-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sultry Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sensible Hue
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Sensible Hue. The nearest is City Street (PPG1018-3) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full City Street swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sensible Hue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Sensible Hue. The nearest is Slate Stone (0441) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Slate Stone swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sensible Hue
Clare has no exact twin of Sensible Hue. The nearest is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sensible Hue
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Sensible Hue — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 9.96). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6198 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →