Sherwin Williams

Oat Milk

SW 9501

Yellow Hibiscus (hex #E2C839) is a deep, saturated yellow with a noticeable chartreuse lean, meaning its undertones shift toward yellow-green rather than orange. With an LRV of 54.88, it sits at a moderate reflectance level, appearing solidly mid-tone on walls. The green-shifted yellow base gives it a sharper, cooler edge compared to golden or amber yellows.

For high contrast, Hale Navy pulls its warmth forward effectively, while Manchester Tan and Fernwood Green offer quieter, analogous pairings. Using Chantilly Lace as a trim white provides a clean boundary that defines the chartreuse undertone clearly.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 9501

Collection

Designer Color Collection (Form + Function)

Oat Milk in Real Homes (6 Photos)

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Oat Milk in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Oat Milk under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Oat Milk under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

46°

Orange Family

Lightness

84%

Light

Saturation

21%

Muted

LRV

70.0
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White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#DEDACD
RGB Decimal
222, 218, 205
RGB Percent
87.1%, 85.5%, 80.4%
HSL
45.9, 20.5%, 83.7%
HSV
45.9, 7.7%, 87.1%
CMYK
0.0%, 1.8%, 7.7%, 12.9%
YIQ
217.7, 6.6, -3.2
XYZ
66.22, 70.08, 67.79
CIE Lab
87.04, -0.88, 6.87
CIE Luv
87.04, 3.04, 10.40
Hunter Lab
83.71, -0.87, 6.54
Decimal
14605005

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel