Mulberry Silk 1 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #94766C, LRV 20 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Old Leather Book from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #94766C · 1
Mulberry Silk
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mulberry Silk Technical Profile
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Mulberry Silk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mulberry Silk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsMulberry Silk
Nearly identical
PPGOld Leather Book
Old Leather Book
PPG
Nearly identical
Roadhouse Tavern
Valspar
Nearly identical
Emerging Leaf
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Emerging Leaf
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fine Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Prairie Dog
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Weathered Bark
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cafe Ole
Behr
Very similar
Cluster Fig
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Platinum Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mulberry Silk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mulberry Silk
#94766C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA385
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mulberry Silk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mulberry Silk 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 Mulberry Silk.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mulberry Silk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mulberry Silk have?
Mulberry Silk by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Mulberry Silk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mulberry Silk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mulberry Silk are Old Leather Book by PPG (a near-identical match), Roadhouse Tavern by Valspar (a near-identical match), Emerging Leaf by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mulberry Silk'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 Mulberry Silk?
Mulberry Silk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.3, 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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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 Mulberry Silk's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.