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Stardew

43%LRV Value
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Stardew Technical Profile

What color is Stardew? It's a medium cool gray with the hex code #A6B2B5. Colors similar to Stardew include PPG Special Delivery, PPG Nautical Star, Behr Flint Smoke. Stardew has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 43 gives Stardew depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a cool neutral, Stardew pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.

HEX Code#A6B2B5
RGB166, 178, 181
LRV43.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors Similar to Stardew

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Special Delivery

PPG

Nearly identical

Flint Smoke

Behr

Nearly identical

Nimbus Gray

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Champenoise Blue Met.

MPC

Nearly identical

Lagoon Reflection

Valspar

Nearly identical

Lake Placid

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Citadel Blue

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Waterby

Vista Paint

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Stardew

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Stardew

#A6B2B5

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8591AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Granite Fog

Complement

Smoky Wings

Stardew Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Kale Green

Pop

Eco Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Needlepoint Navy

Pop

Reddish

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Framboise

Pop

Husky Orange

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Mineral

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Quietude

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Magnetic Gray

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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Stardew — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Stardew have?
Stardew by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Stardew from other brands?
The closest matches are Special Delivery by PPG (#A5B2B7), Nautical Star by PPG (#AAB5B7), Flint Smoke by Behr (#A8B3B4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Stardew?
Stardew has an LRV of 43.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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