Quartersawn Oak 2836 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #85695B, estimated LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Corral Brown from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #85695B · 2836
Quartersawn Oak
16%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Quartersawn Oak Technical Profile
HEX Code#85695B
RGB133, 105, 91
Estimated LRV15.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Quartersawn Oak
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Quartersawn Oak
#85695B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A19972
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Quartersawn Oak
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Quartersawn Oak 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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Quartersawn Oak — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Quartersawn Oak have?
Quartersawn Oak by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown 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 Quartersawn Oak from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Quartersawn Oak are Corral Brown by Behr (a close digital match), Saddle Soap by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Wandering Road by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Quartersawn Oak'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 Quartersawn Oak?
Quartersawn Oak has a estimated lightness value of 15.8, 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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