Timber Beam 9540 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #796040, LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Graham Crust from Hirshfield's (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #796040 · 9540
Timber Beam
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Timber Beam Technical Profile
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Timber Beam in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Timber Beam in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsTimber Beam
Very similar
Hirshfield'sGraham Crust
Graham Crust
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Graham Crust
Vista Paint
Very similar
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Behr
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Village Lane
Valspar
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Tamarind
Benjamin Moore
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Leather Saddle
Kilz
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Pearl Gold
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Timber Beam
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Timber Beam
#796040
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8B8E5E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Timber Beam
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Timber Beam 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 Timber Beam.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Timber Beam — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Timber Beam have?
Timber Beam 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 Timber Beam in your own space before committing.
What colors match Timber Beam from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Timber Beam are Graham Crust by Hirshfield's (a very close match), Queen Lioness by Hirshfield's (a very close match), Graham Crust by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Timber Beam'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 Timber Beam?
Timber Beam has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.8, 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 Timber Beam's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.