Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Roycroft Suede |
| SKU | SW 2842 |
| Hex | #A79473 |
| RGB | 167, 148, 115 |
| HSL | 38°, 23%, 55% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Roycroft Suede
Roycroft Suede sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Roycroft Suede 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
16 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Roycroft Suede 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 #A79473 in HSL space. Pair Roycroft Suede 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 Roycroft Suede Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Roycroft Suede 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 2842 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Roycroft Suede
Behr's nearest match is Earthenware (ICC-78), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Roycroft Suede without repainting risk. See the full Earthenware swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Roycroft Suede
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Roycroft Suede is At Home with Nature (1518) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full At Home with Nature swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Roycroft Suede
Valspar's nearest match is Brussels Sprouts (8004-22E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Roycroft Suede without repainting risk. See the full Brussels Sprouts swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Roycroft Suede
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Roycroft Suede is Gristmill (PPG1026-5) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gristmill swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Roycroft Suede
At Glidden, the closest color to Roycroft Suede is Gristmill (PPG1026-5) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gristmill swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Roycroft Suede
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Roycroft Suede is Cowboy Hat (418-4DB). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Cowboy Hat and you'll get the same color. See the full Cowboy Hat swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Roycroft Suede
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Burlap (HGSW 3193), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Roycroft Suede without repainting risk. See the full Burlap swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Roycroft Suede
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Natural Bridge (DE6194), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Roycroft Suede without repainting risk. See the full Natural Bridge swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Roycroft Suede
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Roycroft Suede is Gold Taffeta (0276) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Taffeta swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Roycroft Suede
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Roycroft Suede. The nearest is Green Sleeves (0359) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Sleeves swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Roycroft Suede
At Rodda, the closest color to Roycroft Suede is Pumpkin Seed (CA148) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pumpkin Seed swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Roycroft Suede
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Roycroft Suede is Cafe Latte (C2-841) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cafe Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Roycroft Suede
Kompozit has no exact twin of Roycroft Suede. The nearest is Green Sleeves (0359) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Sleeves swatch →