Tupelo Tree 6417 is a yellow paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #9C9152, LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fossil Butte from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9C9152 · 6417
Tupelo Tree
28%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tupelo Tree Technical Profile
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Tupelo Tree in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tupelo Tree in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsTupelo Tree
Nearly identical
BehrFossil Butte
Fossil Butte
Behr
Nearly identical
Serpentine
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Off The Grid
PPG
Very similar
Olive Oil
Vista Paint
Very similar
Indolent Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sabo Garden
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Prairie Sage
Valspar
Very similar
Pickling Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Olive Moss
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Grey Beige
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tupelo Tree
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tupelo Tree
#9C9152
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#97A77A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tupelo Tree
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tupelo Tree 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 Tupelo Tree.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tupelo Tree — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tupelo Tree have?
Tupelo Tree by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Tupelo Tree in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tupelo Tree from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tupelo Tree are Fossil Butte by Behr (a near-identical match), Garden Salt Green by Behr (a near-identical match), Serpentine by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tupelo Tree'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 Tupelo Tree?
Tupelo Tree has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.9, 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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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 Tupelo Tree's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.