Ref. #89674A · 9098
Baked Cookie
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Baked Cookie Technical Profile
What color is Baked Cookie? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #89674A. Colors similar to Baked Cookie include Dunn-Edwards Neutral Valley, PPG Slippery Stone, Behr Barcelona Brown. Baked Cookie has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Baked Cookie creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Baked Cookie pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Baked Cookie
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Baked Cookie
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Baked Cookie
#89674A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9C9A6A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Baked Cookie
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Baked Cookie 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Baked Cookie.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Baked Cookie — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Baked Cookie have?
Baked Cookie by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Baked Cookie from other brands?
The closest matches are Neutral Valley by Dunn-Edwards (#8B694D), Slippery Stone by PPG (#8D6A4A), Barcelona Brown by Behr (#8B6544). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Baked Cookie?
Baked Cookie has an LRV of 15.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Baked Cookie's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.