Warm Oats vs Woolen Mittens paint color comparison

Warm Oats vs Woolen Mittens

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. At LRV 63 vs 46, Warm Oats will read as the brighter of the two — a 17-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 11.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Warm Oats
Sherwin-Williams · 9511
LRV62.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9511
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Woolen Mittens
Sherwin-Williams · 9526
LRV45.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9526
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Warm Oats vs Woolen Mittens Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Warm Oats on one side and Woolen Mittens 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.