Herbal Wash 7739 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A49B82, LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blade of Grass from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A49B82 · 7739
Herbal Wash
33%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Herbal Wash Technical Profile
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Herbal Wash in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Herbal Wash in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsHerbal Wash
Nearly identical
ValsparBlade of Grass
Blade of Grass
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sandy Bluff
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mohalla
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fossil Stone
Behr
Nearly identical
Sierra Beige
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Khaki Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Shiitake Mushroom
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Union Springs
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Expedition
Kilz
Very similar
Lichen
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Herbal Wash
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Herbal Wash
#A49B82
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Herbal Wash
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Herbal Wash 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 Herbal Wash.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Herbal Wash — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Herbal Wash have?
Herbal Wash by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Herbal Wash in your own space before committing.
What colors match Herbal Wash from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Herbal Wash are Blade of Grass by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sage the Day by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sandy Bluff by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Herbal Wash'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 Herbal Wash?
Herbal Wash has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Herbal Wash's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.