Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Herbal Wash |
| SKU | SW 7739 |
| Hex | #A49B82 |
| RGB | 164, 155, 130 |
| HSL | 44°, 16%, 58% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Herbal Wash
Herbal Wash sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Herbal Wash 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Herbal Wash 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 #A49B82 in HSL space. Pair Herbal Wash 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 Herbal Wash Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Herbal Wash 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 7739 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Herbal Wash
Behr's nearest match is Fossil Stone (PMD-57), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Herbal Wash without repainting risk. See the full Fossil Stone swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Herbal Wash
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Herbal Wash is Downtown (CSP-165) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Downtown swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Herbal Wash
The closest Valspar equivalent of Herbal Wash is Blade of Grass (8004-23D). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). If Valspar is your counter, order Blade of Grass and you'll get the same color. See the full Blade of Grass swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Herbal Wash
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Herbal Wash. The nearest is Stony Creek (PPG1097-5) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stony Creek swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Herbal Wash
Glidden's nearest match is Khaki Green (60YY 33/130), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Herbal Wash without repainting risk. See the full Khaki Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Herbal Wash
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Herbal Wash is Fenland (HGSW 3214) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fenland swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Herbal Wash
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Herbal Wash is Open Sesame (DEBN54) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Open Sesame swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Herbal Wash
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Herbal Wash is Antiquing (JG-128) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Herbal Wash
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Herbal Wash is Green Stone (NO. 12) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Herbal Wash
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Abbey Stone (0365), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Herbal Wash without repainting risk. See the full Abbey Stone swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Herbal Wash
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Mohalla (0351), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Herbal Wash without repainting risk. See the full Mohalla swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Herbal Wash
At Rodda, the closest color to Herbal Wash is Hemp (CA149) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hemp swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Herbal Wash
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Herbal Wash is Sandstone (C2-891). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Sandstone and you'll get the same color. See the full Sandstone swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Herbal Wash
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Herbal Wash. The nearest is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Herbal Wash
The closest Annie Sloan equivalent of Herbal Wash is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). If Annie Sloan is your counter, order French Linen and you'll get the same color. See the full French Linen swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Herbal Wash
Kompozit's nearest match is Mohalla (0351), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Herbal Wash without repainting risk. See the full Mohalla swatch →