Renwick Heather 2818 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #8B7D7B, LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Weathered Plum from Dutch Boy (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B7D7B · 2818
Renwick Heather
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Renwick Heather Technical Profile
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Renwick Heather in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Renwick Heather in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsRenwick Heather
Very similar
Dutch BoyWeathered Plum
Weathered Plum
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cinnamon Toast
PPG
Very similar
Castle Hill
Behr
Very similar
Smoked Oyster
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Thorny Brush
Valspar
Very similar
Utopia
Vista Paint
Very similar
California Dreamin
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Platinum Grey
RAL
Very similar
Chocolate Almond
Kilz
Very similar
Mole's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Captain Nemo
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Renwick Heather
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Renwick Heather
#8B7D7B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9E85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Renwick Heather
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Renwick Heather 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 Renwick Heather.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Renwick Heather — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Renwick Heather have?
Renwick Heather by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Renwick Heather in your own space before committing.
What colors match Renwick Heather from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Renwick Heather are Weathered Plum by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Cinnamon Toast by PPG (a very close match), Lab Gray by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Renwick Heather'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 Renwick Heather?
Renwick Heather has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Renwick Heather's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.