Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Meander |
| SKU | SW 9522 |
| Hex | #B6AE99 |
| RGB | 182, 174, 153 |
| HSL | 43°, 17%, 66% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Meander
Meander sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Meander 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
C2 Paint
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Behr
Diamond Vogel
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Magnolia Home
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Meander 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 #B6AE99 in HSL space. Pair Meander 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 Meander Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Meander 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 9522 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
C2 Paint Equivalent of Meander
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Meander is Missing Link (C2-894). 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 43 vs 42). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Missing Link and you'll get the same color. See the full Missing Link swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Meander
The closest Valspar equivalent of Meander is Soothing Sage (8004-23C). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If Valspar is your counter, order Soothing Sage and you'll get the same color. See the full Soothing Sage swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Meander
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Embassy Green (1523), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Meander without repainting risk. See the full Embassy Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Meander
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Stepping Stone (DEBN71), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Meander without repainting risk. See the full Stepping Stone swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Meander
Behr's nearest match is Desert Sandstorm (BXC-43), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Meander without repainting risk. See the full Desert Sandstorm swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Meander
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Salem Clay (H107), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Meander without repainting risk. See the full Salem Clay swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Meander
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is True Khaki (PPG14-27), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Meander without repainting risk. See the full True Khaki swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Meander
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Meander is Shale Ridge (421-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shale Ridge swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Meander
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Meander is Renewed (JG-113) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Renewed swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Meander
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Meander is French Gray (NO. 18) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Meander
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Meander — the nearest deck color, Delicate Honeysweet (0189), is clearly different (ΔE 5.14). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9522 instead. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Meander
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Meander — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 6.12). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9522 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Meander
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Meander — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 7.3). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9522 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →