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Windsor Greige

47%LRV Value
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Windsor Greige 7528 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C4B49C, LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Best Beige from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Windsor Greige Technical Profile

HEX Code#C4B49C
RGB196, 180, 156
LRV46.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Windsor Greige in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Windsor Greige in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsWindsor Greige
Nearly identical
PPGBest Beige

Best Beige

PPG

Nearly identical

Windsor Tan

Behr

Nearly identical

Kangaroo

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Pigeon Gray

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Oregon Coast

Valspar

Nearly identical

Wicker Basket

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Flaxen Tan

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Yorkshire Tan

Kilz

Very similar

Roman Ruins

Vista Paint

Very similar

Roasted Macadamia

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Metal .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Windsor Greige

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Windsor Greige

#C4B49C

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

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Color Palettes for Windsor Greige

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Bennington Gray

Complement

Brush Stroke

Windsor Greige Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Smokehouse

Pop

Spiced Cider

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Cilantro

Pop

Gentian

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Bunglehouse Blue

Pop

Sapphire

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Windsor Greige.

Barcelona Beige

Sherwin-Williams · 7530

#C4B39C

Beach House

Sherwin-Williams · 7518

#C9B29C

Sand Dune

Sherwin-Williams · 6086

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Stone Guardians

Sherwin-Williams · 9531

#CABA97

Antler Velvet

Sherwin-Williams · 9111

#C0AD96

Tumblin' Tumbleweed

Sherwin-Williams · 9120

#CDBB9C

More beige colors from other brands

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

French Gray Linen

PPG · 1029-3

#CAC8B6

Truffle

Benjamin Moore · AF-130

#C7B198

Chocolate Froth

Behr · 720C-2

#DFDDD0

Porcelain Slip

Dutch Boy · 423-1DB

#D1CCB9

September Fog

Valspar · 6003-1A

#DEDACC

Nomadic Taupe

Dunn-Edwards · DE6192

#D2C6AE

Windsor Greige — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Windsor Greige have?
Windsor Greige by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Windsor Greige in your own space before committing.
What colors match Windsor Greige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Windsor Greige are Best Beige by PPG (a near-identical match), Traditional Tan by PPG (a near-identical match), Jefferson House Tan by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Windsor Greige'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 Windsor Greige?
Windsor Greige has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.8, 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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