Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Windsor Greige |
| SKU | SW 7528 |
| Hex | #C4B49C |
| RGB | 196, 180, 156 |
| HSL | 36°, 25%, 69% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Windsor Greige
Windsor Greige sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Windsor Greige 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Windsor Greige 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 #C4B49C in HSL space. Pair Windsor Greige 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 Windsor Greige Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Windsor Greige 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 7528 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Windsor Greige
Behr's nearest match is Canyon View (ECC-20-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Windsor Greige without repainting risk. See the full Canyon View swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Windsor Greige
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Windsor Greige is Bennington Gray (HC-82) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bennington Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Windsor Greige
Valspar's nearest match is Sandy Trail (V134-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.7 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Windsor Greige without repainting risk. See the full Sandy Trail swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Windsor Greige
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Best Beige (PPG1085-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Windsor Greige without repainting risk. See the full Best Beige swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Windsor Greige
The closest Glidden equivalent of Windsor Greige is Best Beige (PPG1085-4). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Glidden is your counter, order Best Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Best Beige swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Windsor Greige
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Windsor Greige is Breakwater (416-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Breakwater swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Windsor Greige
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Windsor Greige is Nomadic Desert (HGSW 3146) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nomadic Desert swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Windsor Greige
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Windsor Greige is Rincon Cove (DEC757) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rincon Cove swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Windsor Greige
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Embossed Letter (JG-106), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Windsor Greige without repainting risk. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Windsor Greige
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Windsor Greige is Jitney (NO. 293) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Windsor Greige
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Windsor Greige is Roman Ruins (0225) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Windsor Greige
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Windsor Greige is Roman Ruins (0225) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Windsor Greige
At Rodda, the closest color to Windsor Greige is Cashmere (CA056) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cashmere swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Windsor Greige
C2 Paint's nearest match is Hemp (C2-876), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Windsor Greige without repainting risk. See the full Hemp swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Windsor Greige
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Windsor Greige. The nearest is Tikal (TIKAL) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tikal swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Windsor Greige
At Kompozit, the closest color to Windsor Greige is Roman Ruins (0225) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →