Ref. #85695B · 2836
Quartersawn Oak
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Quartersawn Oak Technical Profile
What color is Quartersawn Oak? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #85695B. Colors similar to Quartersawn Oak include Behr Corral Brown, Benjamin Moore Saddle Soap, Dunn-Edwards Wandering Road. Quartersawn Oak has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Quartersawn Oak creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Quartersawn Oak pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Quartersawn Oak
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Quartersawn Oak
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Quartersawn Oak.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Quartersawn Oak — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Quartersawn Oak have?
Quartersawn Oak by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Quartersawn Oak from other brands?
The closest matches are Corral Brown by Behr (#87695B), Saddle Soap by Benjamin Moore (#896B5A), Wandering Road by Dunn-Edwards (#876D5E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Quartersawn Oak?
Quartersawn Oak has an LRV of 15.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Quartersawn Oak's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.