Lamb's Wool
Often used for its versatile qualities, Lamb's Wool remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.
Hex
#CAB598
LRV
47.89
Coordinating Colors


At LRV 89 vs 48, Cheviot is decisively the brighter choice.

Slumber Sloth reads slightly lighter (LRV 56 vs 48), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

At LRV 48 vs 28, Lamb's Wool is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors


Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 49 vs 48), so neither reads brighter in a room.


Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 48 vs 48), so neither reads brighter in a room.


Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 50 vs 48), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Row House Tan reads slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 48), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

With LRVs of 48 and 48, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

With LRVs of 49 and 48, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.


With LRVs of 48 and 46, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.


A 4-point LRV gap (48 vs 44) makes Lamb's Wool the marginally brighter of the two.


Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 48 vs 47), so neither reads brighter in a room.

A 3-point LRV gap (48 vs 45) makes Lamb's Wool the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors


At LRV 48 vs 7, Lamb's Wool is decisively the brighter choice.


At LRV 48 vs 11, Lamb's Wool is decisively the brighter choice.


At LRV 48 vs 7, Lamb's Wool is decisively the brighter choice.


At LRV 69 vs 48, Starry Night is decisively the brighter choice.


Lamb's Wool reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 20), opening up a space where Soulful Blue encloses it.


At LRV 48 vs 22, Lamb's Wool is decisively the brighter choice.


Lamb's Wool reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 28), opening up a space where Dusty Heather encloses it.
Lighter Colors


A 11-point LRV gap (59 vs 48) makes Simplify Beige the marginally brighter of the two.

At LRV 73 vs 48, Modest White is decisively the brighter choice.


Natural Tan reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 48), opening up a space where Lamb's Wool encloses it.


Urban Putty reads slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 48), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.


Downing Sand reads slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors


Lamb's Wool reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 36), opening up a space where Coriander Powder encloses it.


A 6-point LRV gap (48 vs 42) makes Lamb's Wool the marginally brighter of the two.


Lamb's Wool reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 30), opening up a space where Peristyle Brass encloses it.


Lamb's Wool reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 31), opening up a space where Baguette encloses it.


Lamb's Wool reads slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 41), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.