Earthy Ochre vs Wheat Grass paint color comparison

Earthy Ochre vs Wheat Grass

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Wheat Grass (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Earthy Ochre (LRV 43), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Earthy Ochre
Sherwin-Williams · 9532
LRV43.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9532
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Wheat Grass
Sherwin-Williams · 6408
LRV47.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6408
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Earthy Ochre vs Wheat Grass Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Earthy Ochre on one side and Wheat Grass on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.