Llama Wool 9089 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #917864, LRV 20 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spanish Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #917864 · 9089
Llama Wool
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Llama Wool Technical Profile
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Llama Wool in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Llama 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-WilliamsLlama Wool
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSpanish Brown
Spanish Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Elm Wood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dark Toast
Valspar
Nearly identical
Palomino
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Coconut Shell
Behr
Nearly identical
Palomino
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Carved Wood
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Portabella
PPG
Very similar
Fine Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Llama Wool
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Llama Wool
#917864
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9A77F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Llama Wool
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Llama 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Llama Wool.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Llama Wool — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Llama Wool have?
Llama Wool by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Llama Wool in your own space before committing.
What colors match Llama Wool from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Llama Wool are Spanish Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Elm Wood by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Dark Toast by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Llama 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 Llama Wool?
Llama Wool has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Llama Wool's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.