Sleepy Owlet 9513 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B5A78D, LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Curly Willow from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B5A78D · 9513
Sleepy Owlet
39%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Sleepy Owlet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sleepy Owlet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsSleepy Owlet
Nearly identical
BehrCurly Willow
Curly Willow
Behr
Nearly identical
Prairie Dust
PPG
Nearly identical
Sepia Tone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Principle Greige
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wicker Basket
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Westover Hills
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Urban Charm
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Transitional Tan
Valspar
Very similar
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Iced Mocha
Kilz
Very similar
Metal .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sleepy Owlet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sleepy Owlet
#B5A78D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sleepy Owlet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sleepy Owlet 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 Sleepy Owlet.
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sleepy Owlet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sleepy Owlet have?
Sleepy Owlet by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sleepy Owlet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sleepy Owlet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sleepy Owlet are Curly Willow by Behr (a near-identical match), Prairie Dust by PPG (a near-identical match), Sepia Tone by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sleepy Owlet'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 Sleepy Owlet?
Sleepy Owlet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.4, 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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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 Sleepy Owlet's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.