Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Palisade |
| SKU | SW 7635 |
| Hex | #AA9E95 |
| RGB | 170, 158, 149 |
| HSL | 26°, 11%, 63% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Palisade
Palisade sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Palisade 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 Palisade 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 #AA9E95 in HSL space. Pair Palisade 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 Palisade Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Palisade 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 7635 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Palisade
The closest Behr equivalent of Palisade is Abbey Stone (MQ2-56). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). If Behr is your counter, order Abbey Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Abbey Stone swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Palisade
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Palisade is River Reflections (1552) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full River Reflections swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Palisade
At Valspar, the closest color to Palisade is Smoked Oyster (6005-1C) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.3 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoked Oyster swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Palisade
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Simmering Smoke (PPG1019-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Palisade without repainting risk. See the full Simmering Smoke swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Palisade
Glidden's nearest match is Simmering Smoke (PPG1019-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Palisade without repainting risk. See the full Simmering Smoke swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Palisade
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Palisade is Iron Clawfoot (447-3DB). 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 35 vs 35). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Iron Clawfoot and you'll get the same color. See the full Iron Clawfoot swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Palisade
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Truly Taupe (HGSW 3435), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Palisade without repainting risk. See the full Truly Taupe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Palisade
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Palisade is Feldspar (DEGR31) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Feldspar swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Palisade
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Palisade is Watering Can (JG-135) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Palisade
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Palisade. The nearest is Dead Salmon (NO. 28) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dead Salmon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Palisade
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Palisade is Big Spender (0212) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Big Spender swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Palisade
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Palisade is Drifting Sand (0218) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drifting Sand swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Palisade
Rodda has no exact twin of Palisade. The nearest is Bay Leaf (CA142) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bay Leaf swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Palisade
C2 Paint's nearest match is Coco Malt (C2-796), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Palisade without repainting risk. See the full Coco Malt swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Palisade
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Palisade. The nearest is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Palisade
At Kompozit, the closest color to Palisade is Drifting Sand (0218) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drifting Sand swatch →