Soft Fawn 9097 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B59778, LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Morrel from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B59778 · 9097
Soft Fawn
33%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Fawn Technical Profile
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Soft Fawn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Fawn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsSoft Fawn
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMorrel
Morrel
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Coffee Kiss
PPG
Nearly identical
Key to the City
Behr
Nearly identical
Colorado Trail
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Country Dweller
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Changing Seasons
Valspar
Very similar
Country Dweller
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mitered Edge
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Coffee Cake
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Fawn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Fawn
#B59778
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Fawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Fawn 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 Soft Fawn.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Fawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Fawn have?
Soft Fawn 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 Soft Fawn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Fawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Fawn are Morrel by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Coffee Kiss by PPG (a near-identical match), Tiramisu by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Fawn'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 Soft Fawn?
Soft Fawn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.3, 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 Soft Fawn's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.