Cool Avocado 9029 is a yellow paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C4B47D, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Sage from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C4B47D · 9029
Cool Avocado
46%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cool Avocado Technical Profile
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Cool Avocado in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cool Avocado in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCool Avocado
Nearly identical
PPGGolden Sage
Golden Sage
PPG
Nearly identical
Beige
RAL
Nearly identical
Anjou Pear
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Perennial Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Bakelite Yellow
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Desert Grass
Valspar
Very similar
Goldie Oldie
Vista Paint
Very similar
Goldie Oldie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Starburst Wheat
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cumin Seed
Kilz
Very similar
Leaf .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cool Avocado
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool Avocado
#C4B47D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3B082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool Avocado
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Cool Avocado.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cool Avocado — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool Avocado have?
Cool Avocado by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cool Avocado in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cool Avocado from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Avocado are Golden Sage by PPG (a near-identical match), Beige by RAL (a near-identical match), Anjou Pear by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cool 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 Cool Avocado?
Cool Avocado has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cool Avocado's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.