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Adaptive Shade

21%LRV Value
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Adaptive Shade 7053 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #867E70, LRV 21 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Randolph Stone from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Adaptive Shade Technical Profile

HEX Code#867E70
RGB134, 126, 112
LRV21.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Adaptive Shade in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Adaptive Shade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsAdaptive Shade
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreRandolph Stone

Randolph Stone

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Fireplace Mantel

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Greyswood

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Stone Cottage

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Weathered Rock

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Winding Path

Behr

Nearly identical

Pearl Mouse Grey

RAL

Nearly identical

Seine

Valspar

Very similar

Dark Ash

PPG

Very similar

Wildwood

Kilz

Very similar

Mole's Breath

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Adaptive Shade

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Adaptive Shade

#867E70

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A4AA7F

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Adaptive Shade

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Sparrow

Complement

Deep Shale

Adaptive Shade Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Grey Heron

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Spiced Cider

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Window Pane

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gentian

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sapphire

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Adaptive Shade.

Backdrop

Sherwin-Williams · 7025

#867A6F

Habitat

Sherwin-Williams · 9608

#897D6D

Anonymous

Sherwin-Williams · 7046

#817A6E

Hardware

Sherwin-Williams · 6172

#8B8372

Teakwood

Sherwin-Williams · 9619

#8D7E6D

Chinchilla

Sherwin-Williams · 6011

#867875

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Barrymore

Vista Paint · 7192

#9A96B0

Victorian

Behr · UL250-18

#978D97

Rushing River

Benjamin Moore · 1574

#8C988F

Glacier Pearl

PPG · 1169-3

#D1D2DC

Dash of Pepper

Benjamin Moore · 1554

#73695A

Veiled Spotlight

Dunn-Edwards · DE6324

#CFD5D7

Adaptive Shade — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Adaptive Shade have?
Adaptive Shade by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Adaptive Shade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Adaptive Shade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Adaptive Shade are Randolph Stone by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sparrow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), River Silt by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Adaptive Shade's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Adaptive Shade?
Adaptive Shade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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