Sheep's Wool 857 is a off-white paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E1E0D8, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gray Palisade from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E1E0D8 · 857
Sheep's Wool
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sheep's Wool Technical Profile
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Sheep's Wool in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sheep's Wool in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSheep's Wool
Nearly identical
ValsparGray Palisade
Gray Palisade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Moderne White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Light Silver Sage
PPG
Nearly identical
Lady Nicole
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bannister White
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Moth Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Siberian Snowflake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pearly Star
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Alaska
Kilz
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Dimpse
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sheep's Wool
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sheep's Wool
#E1E0D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sheep's Wool
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sheep's Wool 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Sheep's Wool.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sheep's Wool — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sheep's Wool have?
Sheep's Wool by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sheep's Wool in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sheep's Wool from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sheep's Wool are Gray Palisade by Valspar (a near-identical match), Moderne White by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Reserved White by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sheep's Wool'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 Sheep's Wool?
Sheep's Wool has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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