Shagreen 6422 is a yellow paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CBC99D, LRV 57 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brambled Green from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBC99D · 6422
Shagreen
57%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Shagreen Technical Profile
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Shagreen in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shagreen in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsShagreen
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBrambled Green
Brambled Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lion
Behr
Nearly identical
Grasshopper
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Marrett Apple
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cucumber
Kilz
Nearly identical
Watercress
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sawgrass Cottage
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dancing Kite
PPG
Very similar
Parlour Sage
Valspar
Very similar
Leaf .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shagreen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shagreen
#CBC99D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9BAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shagreen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shagreen 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 Shagreen.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shagreen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shagreen have?
Shagreen by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Shagreen in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shagreen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shagreen are Brambled Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Lion by Behr (a near-identical match), Anjou Pear by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shagreen'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 Shagreen?
Shagreen has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Shagreen's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.