Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Quarry Stone |
| SKU | SW 9603 |
| Hex | #978E7F |
| RGB | 151, 142, 127 |
| HSL | 38°, 10%, 55% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Quarry Stone
Quarry Stone sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Quarry Stone 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
19 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Quarry Stone 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 #978E7F in HSL space. Pair Quarry Stone 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 Quarry Stone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Quarry Stone 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 9603 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Quarry Stone
The closest Behr equivalent of Quarry Stone is Smokey Tan (BXC-49). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). If Behr is your counter, order Smokey Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Smokey Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Quarry Stone
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Quarry Stone is Sage Mountain (1488) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sage Mountain swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Quarry Stone
At Valspar, the closest color to Quarry Stone is Gargoyle (8004-26E) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gargoyle swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Quarry Stone
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Winter Feather (PPG14-06), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quarry Stone without repainting risk. See the full Winter Feather swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Quarry Stone
Glidden's nearest match is Winter Feather (PPG14-06), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quarry Stone without repainting risk. See the full Winter Feather swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Quarry Stone
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Quarry Stone is Stone Cottage (421-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Cottage swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Quarry Stone
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Quarry Stone is Waterbury Clay (HGSW 3494). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Waterbury Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Waterbury Clay swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Quarry Stone
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Steep Escarpment (DESS44), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quarry Stone without repainting risk. See the full Steep Escarpment swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Quarry Stone
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Quarry Stone. The nearest is Before & After (JG-146) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Before & After swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Quarry Stone
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Quarry Stone is Charleston Gray (NO. 243) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) 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 Quarry Stone
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Quarry Stone is Sultry Castle (0562) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) 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 Quarry Stone
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Quarry Stone is Sultry Castle (0562) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) 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 →
Rodda Equivalent of Quarry Stone
At Rodda, the closest color to Quarry Stone is Traditional Taupe (CA075) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Traditional Taupe swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Quarry Stone
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Quarry Stone is Parador (C2-922) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parador swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Quarry Stone
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Quarry Stone is Bond Street (BOND STREET) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Quarry Stone
Backdrop has no exact twin of Quarry Stone. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 33 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Quarry Stone
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Quarry Stone is Oat Latte (391446) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) 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 →
Kompozit Equivalent of Quarry Stone
At Kompozit, the closest color to Quarry Stone is Sultry Castle (0562) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) 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 →