Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Quarry Stone |
| SKU | SW 9603 |
| Hex | #978E7F |
| RGB | 151, 142, 127 |
| HSL | 38°, 10%, 55% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| 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 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.
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Clare
Backdrop
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Clare Equivalent of Quarry Stone
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Quarry Stone — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 5.89). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9603 instead. See the full Shade swatch →