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Yearling

28%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Yearling 7725 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AD896A, LRV 28 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Jackson Tan from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Yearling Technical Profile

HEX Code#AD896A
RGB173, 137, 106
LRV27.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Yearling in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Yearling in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsYearling
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreJackson Tan

Jackson Tan

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Spiced Rum

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Cardamom

Behr

Nearly identical

Rustic Charm

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Confidence

PPG

Nearly identical

Caramelized

Kilz

Nearly identical

Café Miel

Valspar

Nearly identical

Dark Sepia

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Oaken Shield

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Beige Red

RAL

Visible difference

Clay .01

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Mouse's Back

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Yearling

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Yearling

#AD896A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADAC85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Yearling

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Pottery Urn

Complement

Genteel Blue

Yearling Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Grey Heron

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Tigereye

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Peony

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Organic Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Dazzle

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Almond Roca

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Tangled Twine

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Nearly Brown

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Peristyle Brass

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Oak Creek

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More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Bread Basket

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Golden Granola

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Muddy Paws

Dutch Boy · 216-5DB

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Shutter Brown

Valspar · 2007-9A

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French Horn

Benjamin Moore · 195

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Flickering Gold

Dunn-Edwards · DE6166

#C6A668

Yearling — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Yearling have?
Yearling by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Yearling in your own space before committing.
What colors match Yearling from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Yearling are Jackson Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Spiced Rum by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Chowning's Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Yearling'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 Yearling?
Yearling has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.8, 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

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