Avocado 2861 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #857C5D, estimated LRV 20 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Olive Wood from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #857C5D · 2861
Avocado
20%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Avocado Technical Profile
HEX Code#857C5D
RGB133, 124, 93
Estimated LRV20.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Avocado
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Avocado
#857C5D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95A273
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Avocado
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Avocado 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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Avocado — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Avocado have?
Avocado by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Avocado from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Avocado are Olive Wood by Kilz (a close digital match), Grape Arbor by Kilz (a close digital match), Smoke Bush by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Avocado'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 Avocado?
Avocado has a estimated lightness value of 20.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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