Sawdust 6158 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #998970, LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rugged from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #998970 · 6158
Sawdust
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sawdust Technical Profile
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Sawdust in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sawdust in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsSawdust
Nearly identical
ValsparRugged
Rugged
Valspar
Nearly identical
Smoky Ash
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Archivist
Behr
Nearly identical
Dark Legacy Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Britches
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tuscan Mosaic
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sleeping Cabin
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Britches
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Leather Pouch
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sawdust
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Sawdust.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sawdust — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sawdust have?
Sawdust 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 Sawdust in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sawdust from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sawdust are Rugged by Valspar (a near-identical match), Winter Delta by Valspar (a near-identical match), Smoky Ash by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Sawdust's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.