Crooked River 9524 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #797869, estimated LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rooftop Garden from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #797869 · 9524
Crooked River
19%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Crooked River Technical Profile
HEX Code#797869
RGB121, 120, 105
Estimated LRV18.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Crooked River
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crooked River
#797869
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8DA273
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crooked River
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crooked River Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Crooked River — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crooked River have?
Crooked River by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Crooked River from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crooked River are Rooftop Garden by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Armored Steel by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Devonshire Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Crooked River'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 Crooked River?
Crooked River has a estimated lightness value of 18.5, 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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