Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Keystone Gray |
| SKU | SW 7504 |
| Hex | #9E9284 |
| RGB | 158, 146, 132 |
| HSL | 32°, 12%, 57% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Keystone Gray
Keystone Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Keystone 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
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.
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
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Keystone 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 #9E9284 in HSL space. Pair Keystone 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 Keystone Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Keystone 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 7504 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Keystone Gray
Behr's nearest match is Rolling Pebble (PPU7-23), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Keystone Gray without repainting risk. See the full Rolling Pebble swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Keystone Gray
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Keystone Gray is Weimaraner (AF-155). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Weimaraner and you'll get the same color. See the full Weimaraner swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Keystone Gray
The closest Valspar equivalent of Keystone Gray is Coastal Villa (6005-2A). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.9 vs 29). If Valspar is your counter, order Coastal Villa and you'll get the same color. See the full Coastal Villa swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Keystone Gray
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Stone Gray (PPG1023-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Keystone Gray without repainting risk. See the full Stone Gray swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Keystone Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Stone Gray (PPG1023-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Keystone Gray without repainting risk. See the full Stone Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Keystone Gray
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Keystone Gray is Mission Brown (405-4DB). 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 29 vs 29). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Mission Brown and you'll get the same color. See the full Mission Brown swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Keystone Gray
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Keystone Gray is Stacked Stone (HGSW 3464). 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 29 vs 29). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Stacked Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Stacked Stone swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Keystone Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Bison Beige (DEC750), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Keystone Gray without repainting risk. See the full Bison Beige swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Keystone Gray
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Keystone Gray. The nearest is Homebody (JG-136) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Homebody swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Keystone Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Keystone Gray is Charleston Gray (NO. 243) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Charleston Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Keystone Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Keystone Gray is Sultry Castle (0562) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Keystone Gray
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Rain Barrel (H0113), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Keystone Gray without repainting risk. See the full Rain Barrel swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Keystone Gray
The closest Rodda equivalent of Keystone Gray is Ashes (CA088). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Rodda is your counter, order Ashes and you'll get the same color. See the full Ashes swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Keystone Gray
C2 Paint's nearest match is Riff (C2-811), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Keystone Gray without repainting risk. See the full Riff swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Keystone Gray
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Keystone Gray. The nearest is Bond Street (BOND STREET) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Keystone Gray
At Backdrop, the closest color to Keystone Gray is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Keystone Gray
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Keystone Gray is Oat Latte (391446) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oat Latte swatch →