Crooked River 9524 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #797869, 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.
Ref. #797869 · 9524
Crooked River
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Crooked River Technical Profile
HEX Code#797869
RGB121, 120, 105
LRV18.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Crooked River in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Crooked River in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCrooked River
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreRooftop Garden
Rooftop Garden
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Armored Steel
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pitch Pine
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Conifer Green
Behr
Very similar
Pitch Pine
Vista Paint
Very similar
Organic
PPG
Very similar
Warm Eucalyptus
Valspar
Very similar
Royal Ivy
Kilz
Very similar
Castle Moss
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Green Smoke
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Concrete Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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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
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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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Crooked River in your own space before committing.
What colors match Crooked River from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crooked River are Rooftop Garden by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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