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Prairie Grass

38%LRV Value
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Prairie Grass 7546 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B1A38E, LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fretwire from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Prairie Grass Technical Profile

HEX Code#B1A38E
RGB177, 163, 142
LRV37.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Prairie Grass in Every Brand

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

Sherwin-WilliamsPrairie Grass
Nearly identical
BehrFretwire

Fretwire

Behr

Nearly identical

Arid Plains

Valspar

Nearly identical

Principle Greige

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Sedge

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Westover Hills

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Antiquity

Kilz

Nearly identical

Rocky Beach

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Light Gray

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Palm Springs Tan

PPG

Nearly identical

Macramé Knot

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Nourish .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Prairie Grass

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Prairie Grass

#B1A38E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A9AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Prairie Grass

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Prairie Grass

Complement

Byzantine Blue

Prairie Grass Room Palettes

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

Walls

Grey Heron

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Spiced Cider

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Window Pane

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gentian

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sapphire

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Prairie Grass.

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Garden Sage

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Emerging Taupe

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Svelte Sage

Sherwin-Williams · 6164

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Studio Taupe

Sherwin-Williams · 7549

#AD9C85

Glamour

Sherwin-Williams · 6031

#B6A09A

More beige colors from other brands

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

Stone Pedestal

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN56

#C6BA98

Turret

Benjamin Moore · CC-604

#AC9F89

French Gray Linen

PPG · 1029-3

#CAC8B6

Truffle

Benjamin Moore · AF-130

#C7B198

Chocolate Froth

Behr · 720C-2

#DFDDD0

Porcelain Slip

Dutch Boy · 423-1DB

#D1CCB9

Prairie Grass — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Prairie Grass have?
Prairie Grass by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Prairie Grass in your own space before committing.
What colors match Prairie Grass from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Prairie Grass are Fretwire by Behr (a near-identical match), Safari Vest by Behr (a near-identical match), Arid Plains by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Prairie Grass'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 Prairie Grass?
Prairie Grass has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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