Quartersawn Oak 2836 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #85695B, 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.
Ref. #85695B · 2836
Quartersawn Oak
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Quartersawn Oak Technical Profile
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Quartersawn Oak in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Quartersawn Oak in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsQuartersawn Oak
Nearly identical
BehrCorral Brown
Corral Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Saddle Soap
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wandering Road
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Suede Leather
PPG
Very similar
Gypsy Leather
Valspar
Very similar
Ranch House
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Brown Chipotle
Kilz
Very similar
Mocha Java
Vista Paint
Very similar
Archwood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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
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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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Quartersawn Oak in your own space before committing.
What colors match Quartersawn Oak from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Quartersawn Oak are Corral Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Saddle Soap by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Wandering Road by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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.