Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Restoration |
| SKU | SW 9578 |
| Hex | #AFA499 |
| RGB | 175, 164, 153 |
| HSL | 30°, 12%, 64% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Restoration
Restoration sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Restoration 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.
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Magnolia Home
C2 Paint
PPG / Glidden
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Restoration 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 #AFA499 in HSL space. Pair Restoration 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 Restoration Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Restoration 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 9578 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Restoration
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Restoration is Rocky Mountain Clay (DEBN65). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Rocky Mountain Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Rocky Mountain Clay swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Restoration
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Quicksand (CSP-200), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Restoration without repainting risk. See the full Quicksand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Restoration
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Drifting Sand (0218), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Restoration without repainting risk. See the full Drifting Sand swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Restoration
Kompozit's nearest match is In the Hills (0561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Restoration without repainting risk. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Restoration
Behr's nearest match is Smoked Tan (HDC-NT-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Restoration without repainting risk. See the full Smoked Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Restoration
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Restoration is Hazy Gray (440-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hazy Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Restoration
At Valspar, the closest color to Restoration is Western Sandstone (1001-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37.9 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Western Sandstone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Restoration
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Restoration is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) 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 →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Restoration
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Restoration is Motley (C2-797) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Motley swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Restoration
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Restoration. The nearest is Light Gray (NO. 17) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Light Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Restoration
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Restoration. The nearest is Hot Stone (PPG1007-4) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hot Stone swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Restoration
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Restoration — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 7.64). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9578 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Restoration
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Restoration — the nearest deck color, Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), is clearly different (ΔE 12.94). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9578 instead. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →