Sherwin-Williams Adaptive Shade: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 21

Adaptive Shade (SW 7053) is a dark greige from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 21.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Adaptive Shade (100% match).

Compare Adaptive Shade with other brands

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LRV

21.2 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 7053

HEX

#867E70

RGB

134, 126, 112

HSL

38°, 9%, 48%

Family

Greiges

Colors similar to Adaptive Shade in Sherwin-Williams

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Lauriston Stone Sherwin-Williams · SW 9593 · LRV 22

Anonymous Sherwin-Williams · SW 7046 · LRV 20

Habitat Sherwin-Williams · SW 9608 · LRV 21

Zinc Luster Sherwin-Williams · SW 9514 · LRV 23

Solitary Slate Sherwin-Williams · SW 9598 · LRV 19

Terrain Sherwin-Williams · SW 9613 · LRV 23

Warm Stone Sherwin-Williams · SW 7032 · LRV 21

Hardware Sherwin-Williams · SW 6172 · LRV 23

Adaptive Shade FAQ

What undertone does Adaptive Shade have?

Adaptive Shade is a dark greige with a moderate yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Adaptive Shade?

Adaptive Shade has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 21.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Adaptive Shade in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Adaptive Shade (HGSW7053), 100%; Benjamin Moore: Randolph Stone (CW-75), 99%; Valspar: Mossy Aura (6002-2B), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Stone Cottage (DEBN28), 97%; Behr: Smoky Trout (MQ2-53), 97%; PPG: Autumn Gray (PPG1028-5), 96%; Glidden: Ghost Ship (PPG15-20), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), 89%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Adaptive Shade?

The HEX code of Adaptive Shade (SW 7053) is #867E70, RGB 134, 126, 112. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.