Lamb's Wool 9536 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CAB598, LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fairway Oaks from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAB598 · 9536
Lamb's Wool
48%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lamb's Wool Technical Profile
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Lamb's Wool in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lamb'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 →
Sherwin-WilliamsLamb's Wool
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFairway Oaks
Fairway Oaks
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Light Chestnut
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Polo Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Hazy Earth
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bonjour Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
High Noon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wicker Basket
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Persian Fable
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ranch House
Kilz
Very similar
Oxford Stone
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lamb's Wool
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lamb's Wool
#CAB598
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lamb's Wool
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lamb'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
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Lamb's Wool — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lamb's Wool have?
Lamb's Wool 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 Lamb's Wool in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lamb's Wool from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lamb's Wool are Fairway Oaks by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Bluffs by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Light Chestnut by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lamb'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 Lamb's Wool?
Lamb's Wool has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.9, 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 Lamb's Wool's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.