Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Zeus |
| SKU | SW 7744 |
| Hex | #99907E |
| RGB | 153, 144, 126 |
| HSL | 40°, 12%, 55% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Zeus
Zeus 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.
Zeus 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
19 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
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Zeus 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 #99907E in HSL space. Pair Zeus 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 Zeus Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Zeus 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 7744 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Zeus
The closest Behr equivalent of Zeus is Smokey Tan (BXC-49). At ΔE 0.91 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 Behr is your counter, order Smokey Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Smokey Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Zeus
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Zeus is Sage Mountain (1488) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sage Mountain swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Zeus
Valspar's nearest match is Good Earth (8004-23E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Zeus without repainting risk. See the full Good Earth swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Zeus
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Zeus is Sylvan (PPG1032-4) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sylvan swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Zeus
Glidden's nearest match is Canyon Floor Tan (40YY 28/130), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Zeus without repainting risk. See the full Canyon Floor Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Zeus
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Zeus is Stone Cottage (421-4DB). At ΔE 0.92 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 Dutch Boy is your counter, order Stone Cottage and you'll get the same color. See the full Stone Cottage swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Zeus
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Zeus is Curling Willow (HGSW 3484) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Curling Willow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Zeus
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Dusty Cobblestone (DEBN27), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Zeus without repainting risk. See the full Dusty Cobblestone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Zeus
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Zeus. The nearest is Garden Party (JG-53) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garden Party swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Zeus
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Zeus. The nearest is Charleston Gray (NO. 243) at ΔE 4.51 — 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 →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Zeus
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Zeus. The nearest is Burning Idea (0373) at ΔE 3.61 — 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 Burning Idea swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Zeus
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Zeus. The nearest is Whipcord (0338) at ΔE 3.7 — 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 Whipcord swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Zeus
Rodda has no exact twin of Zeus. The nearest is Concrete (CA089) at ΔE 3.51 — 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 Concrete swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Zeus
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Zeus is Parador (C2-922). At ΔE 0.92 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 C2 Paint is your counter, order Parador and you'll get the same color. See the full Parador swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Zeus
Portola Paints's nearest match is Bond Street (BOND STREET), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Zeus without repainting risk. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Zeus
Backdrop has no exact twin of Zeus. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Zeus
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Zeus. The nearest is Oat Latte (391446) at ΔE 4.45 — 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 Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Zeus
Kompozit has no exact twin of Zeus. The nearest is Whipcord (0338) at ΔE 3.7 — 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 Whipcord swatch →