Color spec
| Brand | Pratt & Lambert |
| Name | Sterling |
| SKU | 32-13 |
| Hex | #A8A39A |
| RGB | 168, 163, 154 |
| HSL | 39°, 7%, 63% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Pratt & Lambert Sterling
Sterling 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 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.
Sterling 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 by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. 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
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A8A39A in HSL space. Pair Sterling 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.
Pratt & Lambert Sterling Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sterling 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 Pratt & Lambert 32-13 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sterling
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sterling is Smooth Stone (SW 9568). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Smooth Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Smooth Stone swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sterling
At Behr, the closest color to Sterling is Quail Ridge (ECC-18-1) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quail Ridge swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sterling
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Rockport Gray (HC-105), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sterling without repainting risk. See the full Rockport Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sterling
The closest Valspar equivalent of Sterling is Graceful Gray (8006-2E). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If Valspar is your counter, order Graceful Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Graceful Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sterling
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sterling is Winter's Nap (PPG1018-4) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Winter's Nap swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sterling
At Glidden, the closest color to Sterling is Simmering Smoke (PPG1019-4) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Simmering Smoke swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sterling
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Quarry Lane (442-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sterling without repainting risk. See the full Quarry Lane swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sterling
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Functional Gray (HGSW 2465), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sterling without repainting risk. See the full Functional Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sterling
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Dust Yourself Off (DEGR04), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sterling without repainting risk. See the full Dust Yourself Off swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sterling
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Quaint Cottage (JG-114), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sterling without repainting risk. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sterling
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Sterling. The nearest is Light Gray (NO. 17) at ΔE 4.33 — 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 Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sterling
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Sterling is Cloudy Today (0568). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Cloudy Today and you'll get the same color. See the full Cloudy Today swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sterling
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Shark Fin (0574), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sterling without repainting risk. See the full Shark Fin swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sterling
At Rodda, the closest color to Sterling is Pebbles (CA041) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pebbles swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sterling
C2 Paint's nearest match is Motley (C2-797), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sterling without repainting risk. See the full Motley swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sterling
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Sterling. The nearest is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sterling
Backdrop has no exact twin of Sterling. The nearest is Nuevo (BD-NU) at ΔE 4.74 — 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 Nuevo swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sterling
Kompozit's nearest match is Shark Fin (0574), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sterling without repainting risk. See the full Shark Fin swatch →