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SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 9618

Sherwin-Williams Woodbridge#9F8E7A · LRV 28

Woodbridge reads as a red-orange / warm — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the spec, what Sherwin-Williams SW 9618 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS WOODBRIDGE
RGB 159, 142, 122 LRV 28

Color spec

Brand Sherwin-Williams
Name Woodbridge
SKU SW 9618
Hex #9F8E7A
RGB 159, 142, 122
HSL 32°, 16%, 55%
LRV 28
Undertone red-orange / warm
Family Neutral

About Sherwin-Williams Woodbridge

Woodbridge sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.

Woodbridge 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 at every US brand

13 brands · top 5 each

5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.76
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEBN73 · #A08E78 · ΔE 0.76 · LRV 28
DEBN24 · #9C8C7B · ΔE 1.37 · LRV 27
DEC750 · #9F9180 · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 27
DEBN40 · #A28B74 · ΔE 2.57 · LRV 27
DEBN27 · #9B907F · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 28

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.89
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
998 · #9F8E7C · ΔE 0.89 · LRV 28
992 · #9E8C7C · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 28
AF-155 · #9F9282 · ΔE 2.31 · LRV 31
978 · #9D917D · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 29
1034 · #A58D72 · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 28

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.01
All neutral at Valspar →
8005-5E · #9E8F7B · ΔE 1.01 · LRV 28
V135-5 · #9E8F7B · ΔE 1.01 · LRV 28.4
M225 · #9E8D75 · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 27.7
M143 · #A28C78 · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 27.7
V147-4 · #9B9079 · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 28.2

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.13
All neutral at Behr →
ECC-17-1 · #A08E77 · ΔE 1.13 · LRV 28
BNC-13 · #A28F7D · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 29
T14-17 · #9F8C73 · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 27
N240-5 · #9F8B72 · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 27
UL140-6 · #9E8D7E · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 28

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.26
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG14-13 · #A0917E · ΔE 1.26 · LRV 29
PPG15-30 · #9D8D7D · ΔE 1.66 · LRV 28
PPG15-19 · #A39381 · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 30
PPG14-02 · #9C9084 · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 29
PPG1022-5 · #998E84 · ΔE 4.33 · LRV 28

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.28
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
417-4DB · #A4937B · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 30
420-4DB · #A0937F · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 30
405-4DB · #9E9284 · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 29
421-4DB · #988F7B · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 28
404-4DB · #9F8F85 · ΔE 4.6 · LRV 29

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.6
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-840 · #A28D72 · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 28
C2-888 · #9A8C72 · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 27
C2-922 · #988F7B · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 28
C2-907 · #9E9581 · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 30
BD37 · #A98B75 · ΔE 5.37 · LRV 28

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.27
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 40 · #958975 · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 26
NO. 41 · #99896E · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 26
NO. 243 · #9A9087 · ΔE 4.88 · LRV 29
NO. 216 · #989188 · ΔE 5.55 · LRV 29
NO. 295 · #AA8D87 · ΔE 9.97 · LRV 29

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.34
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-AN · #A89886 · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 33
BD-CT · #A89E8A · ΔE 5.89 · LRV 33
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 12.6 · LRV 38
BD-HF · #7C8478 · ΔE 13.48 · LRV 22
BD-PW · #7C8E97 · ΔE 18.36 · LRV 27

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.42
All neutral at Kompozit →
0338 · #A09176 · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 29
0276 · #A48B68 · ΔE 5.23 · LRV 27
0562 · #948D84 · ΔE 5.57 · LRV 27
0141 · #A48D83 · ΔE 6.45 · LRV 29
0134 · #A78B81 · ΔE 8.04 · LRV 28

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.43
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0338 · #A2947B · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 30
H123 · #A09175 · ΔE 3.76 · LRV 27
0352 · #978E72 · ΔE 6.03 · LRV 27
0373 · #959078 · ΔE 6.94 · LRV 28
0380 · #948E73 · ΔE 7.14 · LRV 27

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.14
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-DP-52 · #8C8479 · ΔE 6.14 · LRV 23
PNT100-MD-14 · #91928C · ΔE 9.46 · LRV 28
PNT100-MD-64 · #9FA47B · ΔE 14.37 · LRV 35
PNT100-LT-15 · #9CA2A7 · ΔE 15.13 · LRV 36
PNT100-LT-32 · #9C9CA7 · ΔE 15.9 · LRV 34

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.31
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-136 · #9D918B · ΔE 6.31 · LRV 29
JG-124 · #8E897F · ΔE 6.51 · LRV 25
JG-53 · #8F8D79 · ΔE 7.97 · LRV 26
JG-146 · #918F89 · ΔE 8.08 · LRV 27
JG-52 · #9C9878 · ΔE 9.18 · LRV 31

Similar Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the Sherwin-Williams deck

The nearest shades to Woodbridge 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 7535 · LRV 28
SW 9084 · LRV 28
SW 7502 · LRV 28
SW 9607 · LRV 28
SW 9174 · LRV 29
SW 9088 · LRV 29

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #9F8E7A in HSL space. Pair Woodbridge with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#9F8E7A + #7A8B9F
TRIADIC
#9F8E7A · #7A9F8E · #8E7A9F
ANALOGOUS
#9F7C7A · #9F8E7A · #9E9F7A

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.17:1 AA Large
Sample text on black
6.62:1 AA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Sherwin-Williams Woodbridge Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Woodbridge 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 9618 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Woodbridge

The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Woodbridge is Incense Stick (DEBN73). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Incense Stick and you'll get the same color. See the full Incense Stick swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Woodbridge

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Woodbridge is Cabot Trail (998). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Cabot Trail and you'll get the same color. See the full Cabot Trail swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Woodbridge

Valspar's nearest match is Stone Terrace (8005-5E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Woodbridge without repainting risk. See the full Stone Terrace swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Woodbridge

Behr's nearest match is Cottage Walk (ECC-17-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Woodbridge without repainting risk. See the full Cottage Walk swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Woodbridge

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Woodbridge without repainting risk. See the full Roasted Chestnut swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Woodbridge

At Backdrop, the closest color to Woodbridge is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anita swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Woodbridge

At Kompozit, the closest color to Woodbridge is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Woodbridge

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Woodbridge. The nearest is Kinderhook Clay (H123) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kinderhook Clay swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Woodbridge

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Woodbridge. The nearest is Stone Cottage (421-4DB) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stone Cottage swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Woodbridge

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Woodbridge. The nearest is Parador (C2-922) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Parador swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Woodbridge

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Woodbridge. The nearest is Charleston Gray (NO. 243) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charleston Gray swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Woodbridge

Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Woodbridge — the nearest deck color, Homebody (JG-136), is clearly different (ΔE 6.31). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9618 instead. See the full Homebody swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Woodbridge

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Woodbridge — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 9.46). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9618 instead. See the full Shade swatch →

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