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Windsor Greige

We've categorized Windsor Greige as a versatile Yellow because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 6 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#C4B49C

LRV

46.73

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Light Reflectance Value
46.73
Medium
TemperatureWarm
SaturationMuted

Windsor Greige's Color Strip

Windsor Greige is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Barcelona Beige and Khaki Shade. The strip spans from Sand Beach at the lightest end to San Antonio Sage at the deepest. Strip 285 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

Windsor Greige in Real Rooms

Windsor Greige has a medium-high LRV of 46.73 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a dining room and living room.

4 Dining Room Photos

For an "all-day" dining room, Windsor Greige is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.

Windsor Greige Dining Room

Dining room walls in Windsor Greige create a warm, sophisticated neutral backdrop.

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Sw Windsor Greige Dining Room

Wainscoting painted Windsor Greige adds architectural interest to this formal dining space.

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Sw Windsor Greige Dining Room

Dining room trim in Windsor Greige complements muted wall tones throughout the space.

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Dining Room

Chair rail detailing in Windsor Greige defines the dining room's traditional elegance.

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2 Living Room Photos

Windsor Greige provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.

Sherwin Williams Windsor Greige Living Room

Living room walls in Windsor Greige offer a versatile, elegant foundation for furnishings.

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Sherwin Williams Windsor Greige Living Room

Accent wall in Windsor Greige anchors the living room's calm, collected aesthetic.

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Coordinating Colors

Panda White
Windsor Greige
Panda White vs Windsor Greige
Panda White
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Panda White
6147 · LRV 77
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

Panda White reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 47), opening up a space where Windsor Greige encloses it.

Alabaster
Windsor Greige
Alabaster vs Windsor Greige
Alabaster
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Alabaster
7008 · LRV 82
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

At LRV 82 vs 47, Alabaster is decisively the brighter choice.

Windsor Greige
Sandy Ridge vs Windsor Greige
Sandy Ridge
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Sandy Ridge
7535 · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

At LRV 47 vs 28, Windsor Greige is decisively the brighter choice.

Trim Color

Panda White
Windsor Greige
Panda White vs Windsor Greige
Panda White
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Panda White
6147 · LRV 77
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

Panda White reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 47), opening up a space where Windsor Greige encloses it.

Similar Colors

Barcelona Beige
Windsor Greige
Barcelona Beige vs Windsor Greige
Barcelona Beige
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Barcelona Beige
7530 · LRV 47
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

With LRVs of 47 and 47, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Khaki Shade
Windsor Greige
Khaki Shade vs Windsor Greige
Khaki Shade
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Khaki Shade
7533 · LRV 44
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

With LRVs of 47 and 44, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Downing Sand
Windsor Greige
Downing Sand vs Windsor Greige
Downing Sand
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Downing Sand
2822 · LRV 51
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

A 5-point LRV gap (51 vs 47) makes Downing Sand the marginally brighter of the two.

Avenue Tan
Windsor Greige
Avenue Tan vs Windsor Greige
Avenue Tan
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Avenue Tan
7543 · LRV 44
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

With LRVs of 47 and 44, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Windsor Greige
Lamb's Wool vs Windsor Greige
Lamb's Wool
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Lamb's Wool
9536 · LRV 48
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 48 vs 47), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Relaxed Khaki
Windsor Greige
Relaxed Khaki vs Windsor Greige
Relaxed Khaki
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Relaxed Khaki
6149 · LRV 50
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

Relaxed Khaki reads slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Macadamia
Windsor Greige
Macadamia vs Windsor Greige
Macadamia
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Macadamia
6142 · LRV 49
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

With LRVs of 49 and 47, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Loggia
Windsor Greige
Loggia vs Windsor Greige
Loggia
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Loggia
7506 · LRV 48
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 48 vs 47), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Crewel Tan
Windsor Greige
Crewel Tan vs Windsor Greige
Crewel Tan
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Crewel Tan
0011 · LRV 50
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

Crewel Tan reads slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Complementary Colors

Tarragon
Windsor Greige
Tarragon vs Windsor Greige
Tarragon
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Tarragon
9660 · LRV 7
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

Windsor Greige reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 7), opening up a space where Tarragon encloses it.

Rain Cloud
Windsor Greige
Rain Cloud vs Windsor Greige
Rain Cloud
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Rain Cloud
9639 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

Windsor Greige reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 11), opening up a space where Rain Cloud encloses it.

Sea Mariner
Windsor Greige
Sea Mariner vs Windsor Greige
Sea Mariner
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Sea Mariner
9640 · LRV 7
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

Windsor Greige reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.

Starry Night
Windsor Greige
Starry Night vs Windsor Greige
Starry Night
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Starry Night
6540 · LRV 69
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 47), opening up a space where Windsor Greige encloses it.

Soulful Blue
Windsor Greige
Soulful Blue vs Windsor Greige
Soulful Blue
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Soulful Blue
6543 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

At LRV 47 vs 20, Windsor Greige is decisively the brighter choice.

Dusty Heather
Windsor Greige
Dusty Heather vs Windsor Greige
Dusty Heather
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Dusty Heather
9073 · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

At LRV 47 vs 28, Windsor Greige is decisively the brighter choice.

Lakeside
Windsor Greige
Lakeside vs Windsor Greige
Lakeside
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Lakeside
9683 · LRV 47
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

With LRVs of 47 and 47, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Lighter Colors

Windsor Greige
Whirlwind vs Windsor Greige
Whirlwind
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Whirlwind
9576 · LRV 63
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

Whirlwind reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 47), opening up a space where Windsor Greige encloses it.

Balanced Beige
Windsor Greige
Balanced Beige vs Windsor Greige
Balanced Beige
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Balanced Beige
7037 · LRV 46
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 47 vs 46), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Modern Gray
Windsor Greige
Modern Gray vs Windsor Greige
Modern Gray
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Modern Gray
7632 · LRV 62
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

At LRV 62 vs 47, Modern Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Windfresh White
Windsor Greige
Windfresh White vs Windsor Greige
Windfresh White
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Windfresh White
7628 · LRV 69
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

Windfresh White reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 47), opening up a space where Windsor Greige encloses it.

Realist Beige
Windsor Greige
Realist Beige vs Windsor Greige
Realist Beige
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Realist Beige
6078 · LRV 59
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

At LRV 59 vs 47, Realist Beige is decisively the brighter choice.

Darker Colors

Windsor Greige
Tangled Twine vs Windsor Greige
Tangled Twine
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Tangled Twine
9538 · LRV 27
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

At LRV 47 vs 27, Windsor Greige is decisively the brighter choice.

Khaki Shade
Windsor Greige
Khaki Shade vs Windsor Greige
Khaki Shade
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Khaki Shade
7533 · LRV 44
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

With LRVs of 47 and 44, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Artifact
Windsor Greige
Artifact vs Windsor Greige
Artifact
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Artifact
6138 · LRV 23
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

Windsor Greige reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 23), opening up a space where Artifact encloses it.

Burlap
Windsor Greige
Burlap vs Windsor Greige
Burlap
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Burlap
6137 · LRV 31
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

Windsor Greige reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 31), opening up a space where Burlap encloses it.

Artisan Tan
Windsor Greige
Artisan Tan vs Windsor Greige
Artisan Tan
Windsor Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Artisan Tan
7540 · LRV 33
Sherwin-Williams
Windsor Greige
7528 · LRV 47

Windsor Greige reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 33), opening up a space where Artisan Tan encloses it.

Color Codes

HEX#C4B49C
RGB196, 180, 156
HSL36° 25% 69%
CMYK0 8 20 23
CIE LabL: 74.0 a: 1.8 b: 14.3
XYZX: 45.09 Y: 46.78 Z: 38.10
Strip285 pos. C5