Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Curio Gray |
| SKU | SW 24 |
| Hex | #988977 |
| RGB | 152, 137, 119 |
| HSL | 33°, 14%, 53% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Curio Gray
Curio Gray 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.
Curio 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
17 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Curio 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.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #988977 in HSL space. Pair Curio Gray 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.
Sherwin-Williams Curio Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Curio 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 24 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Curio Gray
At Behr, the closest color to Curio Gray is Lost Canyon (MQ6-29) — very close at ΔE 2.45, 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 Lost Canyon swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Curio Gray
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Beigewood (1007), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Curio Gray without repainting risk. See the full Beigewood swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Curio Gray
The closest Valspar equivalent of Curio Gray is Stone Manor (6006-2A). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.1 vs 26). If Valspar is your counter, order Stone Manor and you'll get the same color. See the full Stone Manor swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Curio Gray
At Glidden, the closest color to Curio Gray is Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30) — very close at ΔE 2.04, 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 Roasted Chestnut swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Curio Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Curio Gray is Seemingly Perfect (443-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.07, 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 Seemingly Perfect swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Curio Gray
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Curio Gray is Curio Gray (HGSW 0024). 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Curio Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Curio Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Curio Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Wild Maitake (DEBN24), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Curio Gray without repainting risk. See the full Wild Maitake swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Curio Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Curio Gray is Mouse's Back (NO. 40) — very close at ΔE 2.09, 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 Mouse's Back swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Curio Gray
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Curio Gray. The nearest is Ceramic Pot (0339) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ceramic Pot swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Curio Gray
At Rodda, the closest color to Curio Gray is Olive Brown (CA082) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olive Brown swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Curio Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Curio Gray is Rickshaw (C2-825) — very close at ΔE 3.48, 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 Rickshaw swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Curio Gray
Clare has no exact twin of Curio Gray. The nearest is Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Curio Gray
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Curio Gray. The nearest is Bond Street (BOND STREET) at ΔE 4.84 — 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 Bond Street swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Curio Gray
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Curio Gray. The nearest is Coco (COCO) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coco swatch →