Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Fresh Eucalyptus |
| SKU | SW 9658 |
| Hex | #ADBCB4 |
| RGB | 173, 188, 180 |
| HSL | 148°, 10%, 71% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Sherwin-Williams Fresh Eucalyptus
Fresh Eucalyptus sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.
Fresh Eucalyptus is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
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 gray from that brand.
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
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Fresh Eucalyptus 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 #ADBCB4 in HSL space. Pair Fresh Eucalyptus 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 Fresh Eucalyptus Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fresh Eucalyptus 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 9658 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Fresh Eucalyptus
At Behr, the closest color to Fresh Eucalyptus is City Of Bridges (BXC-16) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full City Of Bridges swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fresh Eucalyptus
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Fresh Eucalyptus is Catalina Blue (703) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Catalina Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Fresh Eucalyptus
Valspar's nearest match is Bog Fog (8003-34D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Fresh Eucalyptus without repainting risk. See the full Bog Fog swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Fresh Eucalyptus
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Fresh Eucalyptus is Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Willow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Fresh Eucalyptus
At Glidden, the closest color to Fresh Eucalyptus is Green Smoke (50GY 48/075) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Smoke swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fresh Eucalyptus
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Fresh Eucalyptus is Rainwash (331-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rainwash swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fresh Eucalyptus
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Fresh Eucalyptus is Rice Terrace (HGSW 3296). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Rice Terrace and you'll get the same color. See the full Rice Terrace swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fresh Eucalyptus
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Rainsong (DET541), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Fresh Eucalyptus without repainting risk. See the full Rainsong swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Fresh Eucalyptus
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Fresh Eucalyptus is Freshly Cut Stems (JG-63) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Freshly Cut Stems swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Fresh Eucalyptus
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Green Blue (NO. 84), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Fresh Eucalyptus without repainting risk. See the full Green Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Fresh Eucalyptus
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Ocean Cruise (0477), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Fresh Eucalyptus without repainting risk. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Fresh Eucalyptus
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Fresh Eucalyptus is Lucinda (H0042) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lucinda swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Fresh Eucalyptus
Rodda's nearest match is Verdigris (CA185), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Fresh Eucalyptus without repainting risk. See the full Verdigris swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Fresh Eucalyptus
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Fresh Eucalyptus is Misty Morn (C2-702) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Misty Morn swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Fresh Eucalyptus
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Fresh Eucalyptus. The nearest is Costa (COSTA) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Costa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Fresh Eucalyptus
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Fresh Eucalyptus. The nearest is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Fresh Eucalyptus
Kompozit's nearest match is Ocean Cruise (0477), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Fresh Eucalyptus without repainting risk. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →