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Sherwin-Williams Windsor GreigeSW 7528 · #C4B49C · LRV 47

Windsor Greige reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Sherwin-Williams SW 7528 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS WINDSOR GREIGE
RGB 196, 180, 156LRV 47

Color spec

BrandSherwin-Williams
NameWindsor Greige
SKUSW 7528
Hex#C4B49C
RGB196, 180, 156
HSL36°, 25%, 69%
LRV47
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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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 5

The 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

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.33
All neutral at Behr →
MQ2-21 · #C8B59C · ΔE 1.33 · LRV 48
ECC-20-1 · #C3B39F · ΔE 1.63 · LRV 46
ECC-21-2 · #C3B497 · ΔE 2.09 · LRV 46
PPU4-07 · #C9B49C · ΔE 2.31 · LRV 47

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.15
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
HC-82 · #C2B59A · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 47
AF-390 · #C3B79D · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 47
AF-130 · #C6B097 · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 44
CSP-225 · #BFB5A3 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 47

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.98
All neutral at Valspar →
3008-10A · #C6B6A0 · ΔE 0.98 · LRV 48
V134-3 · #C8B59D · ΔE 1.46 · LRV 47.7
6008-1C · #C4B7A2 · ΔE 1.59 · LRV 48.1
T579 · #C0B6A0 · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 47.1

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.18
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1085-4 · #C5B39C · ΔE 1.18 · LRV 47
PPG15-31 · #C5B093 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 45
PPG1102-3 · #C4B9A2 · ΔE 2.54 · LRV 49
PPG11-19 · #C2B69A · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 47

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.94
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1085-4 · #C6B49C · ΔE 0.94 · LRV 47
20YY 47/145 · #C8B79E · ΔE 0.95 · LRV 47
30YY 47/145 · #C6B79E · ΔE 1.03 · LRV 47
PPG11-19 · #C2B79A · ΔE 3.54 · LRV 48

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.97
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
416-2DB · #C7B79A · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 48
416-3DB · #C5B19A · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 46
417-2DB · #C8B295 · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 46
412-3DB · #CAB3A0 · ΔE 4.56 · LRV 47
HGSW 3146 · #C7B198 · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 46
HGSW 6107 · #C7B198 · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 46
HGSW 3116 · #C9B29C · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 46
HGSW 6100 · #C9B29C · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 46

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.62
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6214 · #C1B4A0 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 43
DEC757 · #C7B39E · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 44
DEC766 · #C5B5A4 · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 44
DEC716 · #CCB49A · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 44

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.32
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-106 · #BFB09A · ΔE 1.32 · LRV 44
JG-109 · #C5BBAC · ΔE 4.02 · LRV 50

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.2
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 293 · #C1B2A2 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 46
NO. 58 · #C3BBA5 · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 50

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.86
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0280 · #C8B79A · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 49
0189 · #BFAF9C · ΔE 2.41 · LRV 44
0225 · #C1B7A1 · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 48

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.77
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0280 · #C7B699 · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 47
0225 · #C0B5A0 · ΔE 2.21 · LRV 46
0350 · #C3B89F · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 49
0197 · #C0B6A8 · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 48

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.2
All neutral at Rodda →
CA099 · #CAB69F · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 49
CA056 · #C5B3A0 · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 47
CA035 · #C5B7A7 · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 48
CA045 · #C2B4A5 · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 47

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.81
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-876 · #C1B398 · ΔE 1.81 · LRV 46
C2-896 · #C4B8A3 · ΔE 2.01 · LRV 49
C2-828 · #C6B196 · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 46
C2-909 · #BFB5A1 · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 47

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.75
All neutral at Portola Paints →
TIKAL · #BDB49A · ΔE 3.75 · LRV 46
SEVILLA · #BDB6A2 · ΔE 4.09 · LRV 47

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.77
All neutral at Kompozit →
0280 · #C7B699 · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 48
0225 · #C0B5A0 · ΔE 2.21 · LRV 47
0350 · #C3B89F · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 48
0197 · #C0B6A8 · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 47

Similar Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the Sherwin-Williams deck

The 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.

SW 7530 · LRV 47
SW 6107 · LRV 46
SW 6100 · LRV 46
SW 7518 · LRV 47
SW 7536 · LRV 48
SW 9526 · LRV 46

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C4B49C + #9CACC4
TRIADIC
#C4B49C · #9CC4B4 · #B49CC4
ANALOGOUS
#C4A09C · #C4B49C · #C0C49C

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.03:1fail
Sample text on black
10.36:1AAA

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 →

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