Natural Wool 9508 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D7C9AE, estimated LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brown Bread from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #D7C9AE · 9508
Natural Wool
59%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Natural Wool Technical Profile
HEX Code#D7C9AE
RGB215, 201, 174
Estimated LRV59.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Brown Bread
Behr
#D4C5A9
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Oakwood Manor
Benjamin Moore
#DBCBAD
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Yarmouth Oyster
Vista Paint
#D9CDB3
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Dakota Trail
Valspar
#D8CCB0
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Shorebird
Dutch Boy
#D5C5AA
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Soft Suede
PPG
#D8CBAD
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Nomadic Taupe
Dunn-Edwards
#D2C6AE
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Garden Country
Hirshfield's
#D6C5A9
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String
Farrow & Ball
#DDCDAE
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Pale Gold
Kilz
#DCD0B8
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Colors That Work With Natural Wool
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Natural Wool
#D7C9AE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AE84
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Natural Wool
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Natural 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
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Natural Wool — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Natural Wool have?
Natural Wool by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Natural Wool from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Natural Wool are Brown Bread by Behr (a close digital match), Oakwood Manor by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Yarmouth Oyster by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Natural 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 Natural Wool?
Natural Wool has a estimated lightness value of 59.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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