Mortar 9584 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E3DFD5, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grandma's China from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3DFD5 · 9584
Mortar
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Mortar in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mortar in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsMortar
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGrandma's China
Grandma's China
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Guesthouse
Behr
Nearly identical
Asiago
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hourglass
PPG
Nearly identical
August Moon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bonaire
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Moon Pie
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Reserved White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Crystal Haze
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mortar
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mortar
#E3DFD5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mortar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mortar 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 Mortar.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mortar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mortar have?
Mortar 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 Mortar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mortar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mortar are Grandma's China by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Guesthouse by Behr (a near-identical match), Asiago by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mortar'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 Mortar?
Mortar has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Related Reading
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 Mortar's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.