Carambola 9667 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #EFEBD1, LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Feathered Fern from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFEBD1 · 9667
Carambola
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Carambola in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Carambola in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCarambola
Nearly identical
ValsparFeathered Fern
Feathered Fern
Valspar
Nearly identical
Country Beige
Behr
Nearly identical
White Marigold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Kindred Spirit
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bright Laughter
PPG
Nearly identical
Pithed Lemon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Oyster White
RAL
Nearly identical
Spotlight
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Calla Lily
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Healing Springs
Kilz
Very similar
Air .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
James White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Carambola
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Carambola
#EFEBD1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1B77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Carambola
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Carambola 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 Carambola.
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Carambola — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Carambola have?
Carambola by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Carambola in your own space before committing.
What colors match Carambola from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carambola are Feathered Fern by Valspar (a near-identical match), Country Beige by Behr (a near-identical match), White Marigold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Carambola'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 Carambola?
Carambola has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Carambola's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.