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Polar Bear

74%LRV Value
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Polar Bear 7564 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E8DFCA, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Natural Wicker from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Polar Bear Technical Profile

HEX Code#E8DFCA
RGB232, 223, 202
LRV74.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Polar Bear in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Polar Bear in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsPolar Bear
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreNatural Wicker

Natural Wicker

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Lime White

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Navajo White

PPG

Nearly identical

Desert Plain

Behr

Nearly identical

Daybreak

Valspar

Nearly identical

Sedona

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Jewett White

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Golden Weave

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Muscat Blanc

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Pale Almond

Kilz

Nearly identical

Air .03

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

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Colors That Work With Polar Bear

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Polar Bear

#E8DFCA

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A7B181

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Polar Bear

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Aged White

Complement

Casa del Mar

Polar Bear Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Roycroft Brass

Pop

Tassel

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Cilantro

Pop

Gentian

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Bunglehouse Blue

Pop

Sapphire

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

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White Sesame

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Organza

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Nice White

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Egret White

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Mortar

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More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Budding Peach

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Crewelwork Ivory

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Sahara Sands

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Something Sweet

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Beachcombing

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Mac N Cheese

Hirshfield's · 0954

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Polar Bear — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Polar Bear have?
Polar Bear by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Polar Bear in your own space before committing.
What colors match Polar Bear from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Polar Bear are Natural Wicker by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Bone White by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Bone White by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Polar Bear'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 Polar Bear?
Polar Bear has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.2, 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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