Sawdust 6158 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #998970, estimated LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rugged from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #998970 · 6158
Sawdust
26%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sawdust Technical Profile
HEX Code#998970
RGB153, 137, 112
Estimated LRV25.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Compare alternatives to Sawdust
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Rugged
Valspar
#998870
Close digital match
Smoky Ash
Benjamin Moore
#9A8C76
Close digital match
Archivist
Behr
#9F8C73
Close digital match
Dark Legacy Gold
PPG
#9A866B
Close digital match
Britches
Vista Paint
#9C8E74
Close digital match
Tuscan Mosaic
Dunn-Edwards
#A08D71
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Sleeping Cabin
Kilz
#988874
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Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
#998976
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Britches
Hirshfield's
#A09073
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Leather Pouch
Dutch Boy
#96826A
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Colorhouse
#A3977F
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Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
#898176
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Sawdust
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sawdust
#998970
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sawdust
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sawdust 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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Sawdust — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sawdust have?
Sawdust by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sawdust from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sawdust are Rugged by Valspar (a close digital match), Winter Delta by Valspar (a close digital match), Smoky Ash by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sawdust'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 Sawdust?
Sawdust has a estimated lightness value of 25.8, 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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