Stardew 9138 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A6B2B5, estimated LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Yreka! from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #A6B2B5 · 9138
Stardew
43%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
More about Stardew
Stardew is a soft, light blue-gray at LRV 43 — a gentle, grayed blue that behaves more like a cool neutral than a color. It brings a quiet, airy calm to bedrooms and bathrooms and reads as a sophisticated gray with just a whisper of blue.
Its cool base reads slightly bluer in north light. It pairs with crisp whites and pale wood for a serene, modern feel. Behr Flint Smoke and Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray are its closest cross-brand matches.
Stardew Technical Profile
HEX Code#A6B2B5
RGB166, 178, 181
Estimated LRV43.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Yreka!
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#A7B3B7
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#A7B4B6
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Special Delivery
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#A5B2B7
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Flint Smoke
Behr
#A8B3B4
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Nimbus Gray
Benjamin Moore
#A2B1B5
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Lagoon Reflection
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#A9B8BB
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Colors That Work With Stardew
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Stardew
#A6B2B5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8591AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Stardew
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Stardew 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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Stardew — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Stardew have?
Stardew by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Stardew from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stardew are Yreka! by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Timber Wolf by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Special Delivery by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Stardew'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 Stardew?
Stardew has a estimated lightness value of 43.3, 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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