Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Ryegrass |
| SKU | SW 6423 |
| Hex | #AEAC7A |
| RGB | 174, 172, 122 |
| HSL | 58°, 24%, 58% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Green |
About Sherwin-Williams Ryegrass
Ryegrass sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Ryegrass is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 green from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Ryegrass 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 #AEAC7A in HSL space. Pair Ryegrass 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 Ryegrass Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ryegrass 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 6423 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Ryegrass
At Behr, the closest color to Ryegrass is Natchez Moss (PPU9-05) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Natchez Moss swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ryegrass
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Ryegrass is Agave (AF-420) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Agave swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ryegrass
At Valspar, the closest color to Ryegrass is Terrarium (V059-4) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Terrarium swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ryegrass
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Ryegrass is Sparrow Song (PPG11-13) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sparrow Song swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ryegrass
At Glidden, the closest color to Ryegrass is Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thimbleberry Leaf swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ryegrass
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Ryegrass is Fried Pickle (224-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fried Pickle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ryegrass
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Ryegrass is Ryegrass Seed (HGSW 2234). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Ryegrass Seed and you'll get the same color. See the full Ryegrass Seed swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ryegrass
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Ryegrass is Stuffed Olive (DE5529). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Stuffed Olive and you'll get the same color. See the full Stuffed Olive swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ryegrass
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Ryegrass is Bamboo Forest (0401) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bamboo Forest swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ryegrass
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Ryegrass is Bamboo Forest (0401) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bamboo Forest swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Ryegrass
Rodda has no exact twin of Ryegrass. The nearest is Heathered Herb (R050) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heathered Herb swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ryegrass
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Ryegrass is Outback (C2-669) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Outback swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Ryegrass
Clare has no exact twin of Ryegrass. The nearest is Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ryegrass
At Kompozit, the closest color to Ryegrass is Bamboo Forest (0401) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bamboo Forest swatch →