Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Sticks & Stones |
| SKU | SW 7503 |
| Hex | #A49689 |
| RGB | 164, 150, 137 |
| HSL | 29°, 13%, 59% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Sticks & Stones
Sticks & Stones 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.
Sticks & Stones 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
18 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Sticks & Stones 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 #A49689 in HSL space. Pair Sticks & Stones 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 Sticks & Stones Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sticks & Stones 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 7503 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Sticks & Stones
The closest Behr equivalent of Sticks & Stones is Studio Taupe (PPU5-07). At ΔE 0.32 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). If Behr is your counter, order Studio Taupe and you'll get the same color. See the full Studio Taupe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sticks & Stones
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Sticks & Stones. The nearest is Briarwood (HC-175) at ΔE 3.61 — 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 Briarwood swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sticks & Stones
At Valspar, the closest color to Sticks & Stones is Aspen Gray (6004-2A) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.3 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aspen Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sticks & Stones
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Sticks & Stones is Earl Gray (PPG1020-5). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Earl Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Earl Gray swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sticks & Stones
The closest Glidden equivalent of Sticks & Stones is Earl Gray (PPG1020-5). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). If Glidden is your counter, order Earl Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Earl Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sticks & Stones
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sticks & Stones is Dusky Gray (439-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.33, 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 Dusky Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sticks & Stones
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sticks & Stones is Domaine (HGSW 3443) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Domaine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sticks & Stones
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Sticks & Stones is Sorrel Felt (DET624). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Sorrel Felt and you'll get the same color. See the full Sorrel Felt swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sticks & Stones
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Sticks & Stones. The nearest is Antiquing (JG-128) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sticks & Stones
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Trenton Taupe (H113), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sticks & Stones without repainting risk. See the full Trenton Taupe swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sticks & Stones
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Sticks & Stones is Rain Barrel (H0113). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Rain Barrel and you'll get the same color. See the full Rain Barrel swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sticks & Stones
Rodda's nearest match is Burlap (CA070), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sticks & Stones without repainting risk. See the full Burlap swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sticks & Stones
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sticks & Stones is Riff (C2-811) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Riff swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sticks & Stones
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Sticks & Stones is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sticks & Stones
At Backdrop, the closest color to Sticks & Stones is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Sticks & Stones
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Sticks & Stones. The nearest is Oat Latte (391446) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sticks & Stones
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sticks & Stones is Young Colt (0198) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Young Colt swatch →