Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Lamb's Wool |
| SKU | SW 9536 |
| Hex | #CAB598 |
| RGB | 202, 181, 152 |
| HSL | 35°, 32%, 69% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Lamb's Wool
Lamb's Wool sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Lamb's Wool is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
Behr
C2 Paint
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Lamb's Wool within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #CAB598 in HSL space. Pair Lamb's Wool with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Sherwin-Williams Lamb's Wool Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lamb's Wool from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9536 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Lamb's Wool
The closest Valspar equivalent of Lamb's Wool is Calfskin (M129). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.7 vs 48). If Valspar is your counter, order Calfskin and you'll get the same color. See the full Calfskin swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lamb's Wool
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Lamb's Wool is Fairway Oaks (1075). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Fairway Oaks and you'll get the same color. See the full Fairway Oaks swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lamb's Wool
Behr's nearest match is Polo Tan (N260-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lamb's Wool without repainting risk. See the full Polo Tan swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Lamb's Wool
C2 Paint's nearest match is Kalahari (C2-828), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lamb's Wool without repainting risk. See the full Kalahari swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lamb's Wool
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Happy Trails (PPG1084-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lamb's Wool without repainting risk. See the full Happy Trails swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lamb's Wool
Kompozit's nearest match is Wicker Basket (0280), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lamb's Wool without repainting risk. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lamb's Wool
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Wicker Basket (0280), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lamb's Wool without repainting risk. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lamb's Wool
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Lamb's Wool is Stonish Beige (DEC716) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stonish Beige swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lamb's Wool
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Lamb's Wool is Flaxen Tan (416-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flaxen Tan swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Lamb's Wool
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Lamb's Wool — the nearest deck color, Templeton Pink (NO. 303), is clearly different (ΔE 5.68). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9536 instead. See the full Templeton Pink swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Lamb's Wool
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Lamb's Wool — the nearest deck color, Rosy Pink (JG-154), is clearly different (ΔE 7.63). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9536 instead. See the full Rosy Pink swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Lamb's Wool
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Lamb's Wool — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 11.29). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9536 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Lamb's Wool
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Lamb's Wool — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 15.28). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9536 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →