Woolen Mittens 9526 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BFB397, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bennington Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BFB397 · 9526
Woolen Mittens
46%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Woolen Mittens in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Woolen Mittens in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsWoolen Mittens
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBennington Gray
Bennington Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Distant Valley
PPG
Nearly identical
Metal .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Palisade
Behr
Nearly identical
Helen of Troy
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Helen of Troy
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Olivaster Tan
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Seine and Sensibility
Valspar
Very similar
Flour Sack
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Dry Mountains
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Woolen Mittens
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Woolen Mittens
#BFB397
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.
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Color Palettes for Woolen Mittens
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Woolen Mittens 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
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Woolen Mittens — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Woolen Mittens have?
Woolen Mittens 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 Woolen Mittens in your own space before committing.
What colors match Woolen Mittens from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Woolen Mittens are Bennington Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Distant Valley by PPG (a near-identical match), Easy by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Woolen Mittens'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 Woolen Mittens?
Woolen Mittens has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.6, 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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Why Woolen Mittens's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.