Quartersawn Oak
Sherwin-Williams Quartersawn Oak (2836) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. It appears in Arts & Crafts (1880s-1910s) and Historic Exterior Color Wall, placing it within several distinct decorating stories rather than a single fixed look. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#85695BLRV
15.85
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 67 vs 16, Only Natural is decisively the brighter choice.
Rushing River reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 16), opening up a space where Quartersawn Oak encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 16 and 15, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 16 and 14, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 16 vs 14), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 19 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 19 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 16 and 14, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 18 vs 16), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 17 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Quartersawn Oak reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Swing Brown reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 53 vs 16, Niebla Azul is decisively the brighter choice.
Silver Lake reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 16), opening up a space where Quartersawn Oak encloses it.
With LRVs of 16 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Glass Bead reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 16), opening up a space where Quartersawn Oak encloses it.
At LRV 29 vs 16, Morning at Sea is decisively the brighter choice.
A 10-point LRV gap (16 vs 6) makes Quartersawn Oak the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 34 vs 16, Debonair is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
A 11-point LRV gap (27 vs 16) makes Cocoa Berry the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 28 vs 16, Cocoa Whip is decisively the brighter choice.
A 4-point LRV gap (20 vs 16) makes Mulberry Silk the marginally brighter of the two.
Dry Dock reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 16), opening up a space where Quartersawn Oak encloses it.
With LRVs of 17 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (16 vs 6) makes Quartersawn Oak the marginally brighter of the two.
Quartersawn Oak reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (16 vs 8) makes Quartersawn Oak the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 16 and 14, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Quartersawn Oak reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This deep, muted orange captures the rich warmth of aged wood grain, with earthy undertones that evoke cozy libraries and craftsman interiors steeped in heritage. Perfect for creating intimate focal walls or studies where you want sophisticated, grounded elegance that feels both substantial and inviting.
Attributed to Sherwin-Williams catalog data.