Meadowlark 7522 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #9F8267, LRV 24 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Teddy Bear from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9F8267 · 7522
Meadowlark
24%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Meadowlark Technical Profile
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Meadowlark in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Meadowlark in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsMeadowlark
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsTeddy Bear
Teddy Bear
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Brown Trout
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Weaver's Tool
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Crumbling Cork
Valspar
Nearly identical
Weaver’s Tool
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Seasoned Acorn
Behr
Nearly identical
Chocolate Moment
PPG
Nearly identical
Gingerbread
Kilz
Very similar
Chowning's Tan
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Meadowlark
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Meadowlark
#9F8267
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Meadowlark
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Meadowlark 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 Meadowlark.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Meadowlark — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Meadowlark have?
Meadowlark 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 Meadowlark in your own space before committing.
What colors match Meadowlark from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Meadowlark are Teddy Bear by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Brown Trout by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Weaver's Tool by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Meadowlark'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 Meadowlark?
Meadowlark has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Meadowlark's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.