Natural Wool 9508 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D7C9AE, 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.
Ref. #D7C9AE · 9508
Natural Wool
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Natural Wool Technical Profile
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Natural Wool in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Natural Wool in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsNatural Wool
Nearly identical
BehrBrown Bread
Brown Bread
Behr
Nearly identical
Oakwood Manor
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Yarmouth Oyster
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dakota Trail
Valspar
Nearly identical
Shorebird
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Soft Suede
PPG
Nearly identical
Nomadic Taupe
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Garden Country
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
String
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Pale Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Natural Wool
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Natural Wool.
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Natural Wool in your own space before committing.
What colors match Natural Wool from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Natural Wool are Brown Bread by Behr (a near-identical match), Oakwood Manor by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Yarmouth Oyster by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Natural Wool's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.