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Sherwin-Williams Anew GraySW 7030 · #BDB3A1 · LRV 47

Why this color. Warm greige featured heavily in SW HGTV partnerships.

Anew Gray reads as a red-orange / warm — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the spec, what Sherwin-Williams SW 7030 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS ANEW GRAY
RGB 189, 179, 161LRV 47

Color spec

BrandSherwin-Williams
NameAnew Gray
SKUSW 7030
Hex#BDB3A1
RGB189, 179, 161
HSL39°, 18%, 69%
LRV47
Undertonered-orange / warm
FamilyNeutral

About Sherwin-Williams Anew Gray

Anew Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.

Anew Gray 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

16 brands within ΔE 5

The 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.

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.63
All neutral at Behr →
MQ2-51 · #C0B4A4 · ΔE 1.63 · LRV 47
ECC-20-1 · #C3B39F · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 46
N220-3 · #BFB3A7 · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 46
QE-34 · #B8B6A1 · ΔE 4.52 · LRV 46

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.55
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
CSP-225 · #BFB5A3 · ΔE 0.55 · LRV 47
AF-100 · #BBB2A1 · ΔE 0.6 · LRV 44
CSP-160 · #BCB5A1 · ΔE 1.99 · LRV 46
1536 · #BAB5A7 · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 46

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.19
All neutral at Valspar →
8005-5C · #C1B6A5 · ΔE 1.19 · LRV 47
5008-1C · #BCB5A5 · ΔE 1.51 · LRV 46.6
T690 · #BCB5A2 · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 46.3
T579 · #C0B6A0 · ΔE 1.76 · LRV 47.1

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.72
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1021-3 · #BCB0A0 · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 44
PPG1085-4 · #C5B39C · ΔE 3.53 · LRV 47
PPG1018-3 · #B9B2AA · ΔE 4.24 · LRV 45

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.85
All neutral at Glidden →
40YY 44/095 · #BBB2A2 · ΔE 0.85 · LRV 44
45YY 44/115 · #BBB29E · ΔE 1.18 · LRV 44
PPG1021-3 · #BDB0A0 · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 44
60YY 44/110 · #B9B49F · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 44

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.22
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
441-3DB · #C0B2A1 · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 46
440-2DB · #BEB5A9 · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 47
404-2DB · #C2B4A7 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 47
447-2DB · #BCAFA4 · ΔE 4.15 · LRV 44
HGSW 2486 · #C0B2A2 · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 45
HGSW 7037 · #C0B2A2 · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 45
HGSW 3086 · #C2B4A7 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 47
HGSW 6079 · #C2B4A7 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 47

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.71
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEBN64 · #BCB19F · ΔE 0.71 · LRV 44
DE6221 · #BBB3A2 · ΔE 0.95 · LRV 43
DE6214 · #C1B4A0 · ΔE 1.43 · LRV 43
DE6242 · #B9B5A4 · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 43

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.57
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-113 · #B7AF9F · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 43
JG-106 · #BFB09A · ΔE 2.41 · LRV 44
JG-19 · #BDB7AC · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 48

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.97
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 293 · #C1B2A2 · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 46

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.88
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0225 · #C1B7A1 · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 48
0204 · #BBB2A5 · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 45
0211 · #C0B9AC · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 49
0189 · #BFAF9C · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 44

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.24
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0225 · #C0B5A0 · ΔE 1.24 · LRV 46
0197 · #C0B6A8 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 48
0211 · #BFB6A9 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 48
0204 · #B8AEA2 · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 44

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.64
All neutral at Rodda →
CA046 · #BDAF9F · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 44
CA045 · #C2B4A5 · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 47
CA056 · #C5B3A0 · ΔE 3.75 · LRV 47
CA158 · #B6B39F · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 45

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.96
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-909 · #BFB5A1 · ΔE 0.96 · LRV 47
BD30 · #BEB19B · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 45
C2-927 · #B9B5A6 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 46
C2-876 · #C1B398 · ΔE 3.24 · LRV 46

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.05
All neutral at Portola Paints →
SEVILLA · #BDB6A2 · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 47
TIKAL · #BDB49A · ΔE 3.28 · LRV 46
PIANO ROOM · #BAB6AB · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 47

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.24
All neutral at Kompozit →
0225 · #C0B5A0 · ΔE 1.24 · LRV 47
0197 · #C0B6A8 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 47
0211 · #BFB6A9 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 47
0204 · #B8AEA2 · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 43

Similar Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the Sherwin-Williams deck

The nearest shades to Anew Gray within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

SW 9517 · LRV 45
SW 9591 · LRV 45
SW 7037 · LRV 46
SW 9602 · LRV 46
SW 9596 · LRV 45
SW 49 · LRV 45

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #BDB3A1 in HSL space. Pair Anew Gray with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#BDB3A1 + #A1ABBD
TRIADIC
#BDB3A1 · #A1BDB3 · #B3A1BD
ANALOGOUS
#BDA5A1 · #BDB3A1 · #B9BDA1

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.07:1fail
Sample text on black
10.13:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Sherwin-Williams Anew Gray Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Anew Gray 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 7030 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Anew Gray

Behr's nearest match is Pasha Brown (MQ2-51), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Anew Gray without repainting risk. See the full Pasha Brown swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Anew Gray

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Anew Gray is Pashmina (AF-100). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Pashmina and you'll get the same color. See the full Pashmina swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Anew Gray

Valspar's nearest match is Patrick's Eyes (T690), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.3 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Anew Gray without repainting risk. See the full Patrick's Eyes swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Anew Gray

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Discover (PPG1021-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Anew Gray without repainting risk. See the full Discover swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Anew Gray

The closest Glidden equivalent of Anew Gray is Dry Goods Neutral (40YY 44/095). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47). If Glidden is your counter, order Dry Goods Neutral and you'll get the same color. See the full Dry Goods Neutral swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Anew Gray

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Anew Gray is Grayed Pebble (441-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grayed Pebble swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Anew Gray

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Anew Gray is Balanced Beige (HGSW 2486) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balanced Beige swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Anew Gray

The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Anew Gray is Flintstone (DE6221). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 47). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Flintstone and you'll get the same color. See the full Flintstone swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Anew Gray

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Anew Gray is Embossed Letter (JG-106) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Anew Gray

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Anew Gray is Jitney (NO. 293) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jitney swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Anew Gray

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Anew Gray is Marshy Habitat (0204) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Anew Gray

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Roman Ruins (0225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Anew Gray without repainting risk. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Anew Gray

At Rodda, the closest color to Anew Gray is Hearth (CA045) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hearth swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Anew Gray

The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Anew Gray is Ostrich (C2-909). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Ostrich and you'll get the same color. See the full Ostrich swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Anew Gray

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Anew Gray is Sevilla (SEVILLA) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sevilla swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Anew Gray

Kompozit's nearest match is Roman Ruins (0225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Anew Gray without repainting risk. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →

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