Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Stardew |
| SKU | SW 9138 |
| Hex | #A6B2B5 |
| RGB | 166, 178, 181 |
| HSL | 192°, 9%, 68% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Sherwin-Williams Stardew
Stardew sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal 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.
Stardew is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
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 gray from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Stardew 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 #A6B2B5 in HSL space. Pair Stardew 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 Stardew Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Stardew 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 9138 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Stardew
Behr's nearest match is Flint Smoke (730F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Stardew without repainting risk. See the full Flint Smoke swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Stardew
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Stardew is Silver Mink (1586) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Mink swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Stardew
At Valspar, the closest color to Stardew is Granite Fog (8006-8C) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Granite Fog swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Stardew
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Stardew is Special Delivery (PPG1037-3). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Special Delivery and you'll get the same color. See the full Special Delivery swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Stardew
The closest Glidden equivalent of Stardew is Special Delivery (PPG1037-3). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If Glidden is your counter, order Special Delivery and you'll get the same color. See the full Special Delivery swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Stardew
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Stardew is Timber Wolf (430-3DB). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Timber Wolf and you'll get the same color. See the full Timber Wolf swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Stardew
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Stardew is Blue Mountaintop (HGSW 3325). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Blue Mountaintop and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Mountaintop swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Stardew
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Stardew is Yreka! (DET594). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Yreka! and you'll get the same color. See the full Yreka! swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Stardew
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Stardew. The nearest is Tranquil Waters (JG-162) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tranquil Waters swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Stardew
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Stardew. The nearest is Stormy Bay (0484) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stormy Bay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Stardew
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Stardew is Cystern (0511) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cystern swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Stardew
At Rodda, the closest color to Stardew is Zinc (CA193) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Zinc swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Stardew
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Stardew is Argyle (C2-751) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Argyle swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Stardew
At Backdrop, the closest color to Stardew is Underdog (BD-UD) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Underdog swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Stardew
At Kompozit, the closest color to Stardew is Cystern (0511) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cystern swatch →