Warm Oats 9511 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D8CFBA, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pebblebrook from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D8CFBA · 9511
Warm Oats
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Warm Oats Technical Profile
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Warm Oats in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Warm Oats in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsWarm Oats
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPebblebrook
Pebblebrook
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sugar Scrub
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Vintage Ephemera
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pebblebrook
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Natural Linen
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Milestone
Valspar
Nearly identical
Toasted Almond
PPG
Nearly identical
Bell Tower
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Shaded White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Stone .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Warm Oats
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Warm Oats
#D8CFBA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Warm Oats
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Warm Oats 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
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Warm Oats — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Warm Oats have?
Warm Oats 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 Warm Oats in your own space before committing.
What colors match Warm Oats from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Warm Oats are Pebblebrook by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sugar Scrub by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Vintage Ephemera by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Warm Oats'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 Warm Oats?
Warm Oats has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Warm Oats's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.