Ref. #797869 · 9524
Crooked River
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Crooked River Technical Profile
What color is Crooked River? It's a deep warm neutral with the hex code #797869. Colors similar to Crooked River include Benjamin Moore Rooftop Garden, Dunn-Edwards Armored Steel, Hirshfield's Pitch Pine. Crooked River has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 19, Crooked River creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Crooked River pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
HEX Code#797869
RGB121, 120, 105
LRV18.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
Colors Similar to Crooked River
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crooked River
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
Pure 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
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Crooked River.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Crooked River — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crooked River have?
Crooked River by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Crooked River from other brands?
The closest matches are Rooftop Garden by Benjamin Moore (#77786A), Armored Steel by Dunn-Edwards (#747769), Pitch Pine by Hirshfield's (#7C7766). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Crooked River?
Crooked River has an LRV of 18.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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