Wheat Grass 6408 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CBB584, LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Barley Grass from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBB584 · 6408
Wheat Grass
47%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wheat Grass Technical Profile
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Wheat Grass in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wheat Grass in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsWheat Grass
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBarley Grass
Barley Grass
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Appalachian Trail
PPG
Nearly identical
Shore Grass
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Desert Floor
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tweed Jacket
Valspar
Nearly identical
Desert Camel
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Ale
Kilz
Very similar
Green Gold
Vista Paint
Very similar
Green Gold
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Hay
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wheat Grass
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wheat Grass
#CBB584
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8B280
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wheat Grass
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wheat Grass 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 Wheat Grass.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wheat Grass — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wheat Grass have?
Wheat Grass by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wheat Grass in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wheat Grass from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wheat Grass are Barley Grass by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Appalachian Trail by PPG (a near-identical match), Shore Grass by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wheat Grass'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 Wheat Grass?
Wheat Grass has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wheat Grass's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.