Ref. #8D8168 · 7737
Meadow Trail
22%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Meadow Trail Technical Profile
What color is Meadow Trail? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #8D8168. Colors similar to Meadow Trail include Hirshfield's Ceramic Pot, Vista Paint Ceramic Pot, Benjamin Moore Mortar. Meadow Trail has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 22, Meadow Trail 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, Meadow Trail 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 Meadow Trail
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Meadow Trail
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Meadow Trail
#8D8168
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2A97F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Meadow Trail
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Meadow Trail 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 Meadow Trail.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Meadow Trail — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Meadow Trail have?
Meadow Trail by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Meadow Trail from other brands?
The closest matches are Ceramic Pot by Hirshfield's (#908268), Ceramic Pot by Vista Paint (#8D8064), Mortar by Benjamin Moore (#8F826B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Meadow Trail?
Meadow Trail has an LRV of 22.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Meadow Trail's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.