Serengeti Grass 9116 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AB9579, LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sauteed Mushroom from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AB9579 · 9116
Serengeti Grass
32%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Serengeti Grass Technical Profile
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Serengeti Grass in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Serengeti 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-WilliamsSerengeti Grass
Nearly identical
PPGSauteed Mushroom
Sauteed Mushroom
PPG
Nearly identical
Oak Hollow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Golden Olive
Behr
Nearly identical
Great Plains Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
River Oak
Valspar
Nearly identical
Country Dweller
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Country Dweller
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Saddle Up
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Roasted Mushroom
Kilz
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Serengeti Grass
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Serengeti Grass
#AB9579
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Serengeti Grass
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Serengeti Grass 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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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Serengeti Grass — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Serengeti Grass have?
Serengeti Grass by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Serengeti Grass in your own space before committing.
What colors match Serengeti Grass from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Serengeti Grass are Sauteed Mushroom by PPG (a near-identical match), Petaluma Dust by PPG (a near-identical match), Oak Hollow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Serengeti 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 Serengeti Grass?
Serengeti Grass has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Serengeti Grass's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.