Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Mega Greige |
| SKU | SW 7031 |
| Hex | #ADA295 |
| RGB | 173, 162, 149 |
| HSL | 32°, 13%, 63% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Mega Greige
Mega Greige sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Mega Greige 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Mega Greige 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 #ADA295 in HSL space. Pair Mega Greige 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 Mega Greige Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mega Greige 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 7031 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Mega Greige
The closest Behr equivalent of Mega Greige is Quail Ridge (ECC-18-1). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Behr is your counter, order Quail Ridge and you'll get the same color. See the full Quail Ridge swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mega Greige
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Mega Greige is Quicksand (CSP-200). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Quicksand and you'll get the same color. See the full Quicksand swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mega Greige
The closest Valspar equivalent of Mega Greige is Smoked Oyster (6005-1C). At ΔE 0.3 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.3 vs 37). If Valspar is your counter, order Smoked Oyster and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoked Oyster swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mega Greige
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mega Greige is Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cuppa Coffee swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mega Greige
The closest Glidden equivalent of Mega Greige is Heron Grey (20YY 37/094). 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 37 vs 37). If Glidden is your counter, order Heron Grey and you'll get the same color. See the full Heron Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mega Greige
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Mega Greige is Drifted Wood (443-3DB). 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 37 vs 37). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Drifted Wood and you'll get the same color. See the full Drifted Wood swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mega Greige
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Mega Greige is False Creek Greige (HGSW 3465). 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 37 vs 37). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order False Creek Greige and you'll get the same color. See the full False Creek Greige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mega Greige
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Mega Greige is Rocky Mountain Clay (DEBN65). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Rocky Mountain Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Rocky Mountain Clay swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mega Greige
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Mega Greige is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mega Greige
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Mega Greige is Light Gray (NO. 17) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mega Greige
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Mega Greige is Drifting Sand (0218). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Drifting Sand and you'll get the same color. See the full Drifting Sand swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mega Greige
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Mega Greige is Deep Marsh (0233) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mega Greige
The closest Rodda equivalent of Mega Greige is Pebbles (CA041). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Rodda is your counter, order Pebbles and you'll get the same color. See the full Pebbles swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mega Greige
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Mega Greige is Motley (C2-797) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Motley swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Mega Greige
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Mega Greige is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Mega Greige
Backdrop has no exact twin of Mega Greige. The nearest is Carry the Two (BD-CT) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mega Greige
At Kompozit, the closest color to Mega Greige is Deep Marsh (0233) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →