Laurel Woods 7749 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #44493D, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Topsoil from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #44493D · 7749
Laurel Woods
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Laurel Woods Technical Profile
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Laurel Woods in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Laurel Woods in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsLaurel Woods
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreTopsoil
Topsoil
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Potting Soil
Behr
Nearly identical
Clover Patch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Aged Pine
Valspar
Very similar
Clover Patch
Vista Paint
Very similar
Charcoal Smoke
PPG
Very similar
Olive Green
RAL
Very similar
Mertie Kay
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Iron River
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Studio Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
American Pine
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Laurel Woods
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Laurel Woods
#44493D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4D6F4A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Laurel Woods
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Laurel Woods 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 Laurel Woods.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Laurel Woods — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Laurel Woods have?
Laurel Woods 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 Laurel Woods in your own space before committing.
What colors match Laurel Woods from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Laurel Woods are Topsoil by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Potting Soil by Behr (a near-identical match), Clover Patch by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Laurel Woods'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 Laurel Woods?
Laurel Woods has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.3, 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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Why Laurel Woods's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.