PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #DBD0BB • LRV 63.99% • CIE D65 2°•
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: SW 7565
Official Sherwin-Williams Fan DeckSW 7565
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Oyster Bar
Warm Yellow-Cream
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
219, 208, 187
LRV REFLECTANCE
63.99%
HK LIGHTNESS
84.6 L*
Sherwin-Williams Official CatalogFamily: Beige & Cream • Code SW 7565

Sherwin-Williams Oyster Bar (SW 7565) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ SHERWIN-WILLIAMS #SW 7565 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Sherwin-Williams Oyster Bar (SW 7565) records 63.99% LRV and 84.6 L*_HK lightness (#DBD0BB, RGB 219/208/187). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=83.84, a*=0.32, b*=11.79, C*=11.79, h°=88.4°) place SW 7565 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Oyster Bar (SW 7565) are Behr Bell Tower (MQ3-15, ΔE=0.48) and Benjamin Moore Temporal Spirit (965, ΔE=0.55).

1. LRV INDEX
63.99%
Medium-Light Balanced
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Yellow-Cream
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
11.79
Rich Chromatic Saturation
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
88.4°
CIELAB L* 83.84 a* 0.32 b* 11.79
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for SW 7565 (63.99% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7565 (2700K shifts to #F8C99D)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Oyster Bar (SW 7565)
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Oyster Bar (SW 7565)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Sherwin-Williams Oyster Bar (SW 7565)

Sherwin-Williams Oyster Bar (SW 7565, #DBD0BB) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.

Role / BrandPaint Color Name & CodeHEX CodeLRV %Undertone ProfileCIE ΔE 2000
SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams)Oyster Bar (SW 7565)#DBD0BB63.99%Warm Yellow-Cream0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Bell Tower (MQ3-15)#DAD0BB64%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.48 (99%)
Behr #2Stucco Tan (BWC-26)#DDD1BA64%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.76 (98.4%)
Benjamin Moore #1Temporal Spirit (965)#D9CFBB63.18%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.55 (98.8%)
Benjamin Moore #2Clay Beige (OC-11)#D9CFBB63.18%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.55 (98.8%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7565#DBD0BB • LRV 63.99%
MATCH #1: Behr MQ3-15#DAD0BB • LRV 64%
Behr Bell Tower (MQ3-15)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 99% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.48CAM16: 0.33

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.48 match for SW 7565: Bell Tower (MQ3-15) delivers identical 64% reflectance to SW 7565 with matched C*=11.67 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7565#DBD0BB • LRV 63.99%
MATCH #2: Behr BWC-26#DDD1BA • LRV 64%
Behr Stucco Tan (BWC-26)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.4% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.76CAM16: 0.73

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.76 match for SW 7565: Stucco Tan (BWC-26) delivers identical 64% reflectance to SW 7565 with +1.12 higher C*=12.91 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7565#DBD0BB • LRV 63.99%
MATCH #3: Behr BWC-25#DBD0BD • LRV 64%
Behr Sandy Clay (BWC-25)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.80CAM16: 0.66

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.8 match for SW 7565: Sandy Clay (BWC-25) delivers identical 64% reflectance to SW 7565 with -0.97 softer C*=10.82 chroma.

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7565#DBD0BB • LRV 63.99%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore 965#D9CFBB • LRV 63.18%
Benjamin Moore Temporal Spirit (965)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.55CAM16: 0.55

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.55 match for SW 7565: Temporal Spirit (965) delivers identical 63.18% reflectance to SW 7565 with -0.61 softer C*=11.18 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7565#DBD0BB • LRV 63.99%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore OC-11#D9CFBB • LRV 63.18%
Benjamin Moore Clay Beige (OC-11)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.55CAM16: 0.55

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.55 match for SW 7565: Clay Beige (OC-11) delivers identical 63.18% reflectance to SW 7565 with -0.61 softer C*=11.18 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7565#DBD0BB • LRV 63.99%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore CW-140#D8CDB9 • LRV 61.98%
Benjamin Moore Timson Sand (CW-140)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.80CAM16: 1.00

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.8 match for SW 7565: Timson Sand (CW-140) delivers -2 LRV points deeper than Oyster Bar (SW 7565) with matched C*=11.34 saturation.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Sherwin-Williams Oyster Bar (SW 7565)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Oyster Bar (#DBD0BB, LRV 63.99%).

LRV 92.71%
Ceiling for SW 7565
High Reflective White
SW 7757
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 82.53%
Trim for SW 7565
Ceiling Bright White
SW 7007
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 63.99%
Oyster Bar (SW 7565) Wall
Oyster Bar
SW 7565
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 85.89%
Adjoining Room (SW 7565)
Westhighland White
SW 7566
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 38.19%
Accent / Millwork (SW 7565)
Ethereal Mood
SW 7639
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for SW 7565 (63.99% LRV)

Oyster Bar (SW 7565, b*=11.79) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Oyster Bar (SW 7565)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7565 (2700K shifts to #F8C99D)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Sherwin-Williams Alternatives to SW 7565

Need Oyster Bar (SW 7565, LRV 63.99%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #DBD0BB:

Lighter than SW 7565 (+LRV)
Echelon Ecru (SW 7574)
LRV 70.13% • Rich Yellow-Cream
#E7D8BE
ΔE 2.82
Deeper than SW 7565 (-LRV)
Softer Tan (SW 6141)
LRV 60.64% • Rich Yellow-Cream
#DACAB2
ΔE 2.51
Warmer than SW 7565 (+b*)
Dirty Martini (SW 9119)
LRV 64.14% • Rich Yellow-Cream
#DDD0B6
ΔE 1.73
Cooler than SW 7565 (-b*)Canvas Tan (SW 7531)
LRV 64.79% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#DCD1BF
ΔE 1.24
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Oyster Bar (SW 7565) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.

Net Paintable Area: 360 sq.ft.
REAL-TIME ESTIMATOR RESULT
2.1 Gallons Calculated
Buy 3 Gallons (for ~360 sq.ft.)
Field Contractor SpecificationCSI MASTERFORMAT 09 91 23
Manufacturer & Code:
Sherwin-Williams #SW 7565
Color Reference Name:
Oyster Bar
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
63.99% • Warm Yellow-Cream
Sherwin-Williams #SW 7565 • #DBD0BB • LRV 63.99%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Sherwin-Williams Oyster Bar (SW 7565)

Code SW 7565 (Oyster Bar) reflects 63.99% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Oyster Bar (SW 7565) registers J'=86.0, a'=0.36, and b'=7.88 with HSL (39°, 31%, 80%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 84.6 L*_HK. Because SW 7565 carries a*=0.32 red-green and b*=11.79 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.79, Oyster Bar projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7565 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Oyster Bar (SW 7565) holds its native #E2CFB3 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7565 adapts to #E8CDAB; at 3500K halogen, Oyster Bar transitions to #EDCCA5; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7565 warms to #F3CAA1; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Oyster Bar (SW 7565) settles at #F8C99D.

When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Oyster Bar (SW 7565, #DBD0BB), Behr Bell Tower (MQ3-15, #DAD0BB, LRV 64%) scores ΔE2000=0.48 and CAM16=0.33, followed by Stucco Tan (BWC-26, ΔE=0.76). In Benjamin Moore, Temporal Spirit (965, #D9CFBB, LRV 63.18%) achieves ΔE2000=0.55 ahead of Clay Beige (OC-11, ΔE=0.55). Coordinate SW 7565 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) trim, Westhighland White (SW 7566) hallways, and Ethereal Mood (SW 7639) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwin-Williams Oyster Bar (SW 7565)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Oyster Bar.

SPEC 01LRV 63.99% & H-K 84.6

What is the LRV of Sherwin-Williams Oyster Bar (SW 7565)?

Sherwin-Williams Oyster Bar (SW 7565) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 63.99% (#DBD0BB) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 84.6 L*_HK.

At 63.99% reflectance, Oyster Bar (SW 7565) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=83.84) to hold its #DBD0BB color in bright sun.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7565
SPEC 02CIELAB L*83.84 a*0.32 b*11.79

What undertones does Sherwin-Williams Oyster Bar (SW 7565) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=83.84, a*=0.32, b*=11.79) classifies Sherwin-Williams Oyster Bar (SW 7565) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=11.79 chroma and h°=88.4° hue.

Pair Oyster Bar (SW 7565) with North & East Windows for SW 7565 (63.99% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Oyster Bar (SW 7565). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7565 shifts from #DBD0BB toward #F8C99D.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7565
SPEC 03SW 7565 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Sherwin-Williams Oyster Bar (SW 7565)?

Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Oyster Bar (SW 7565, #DBD0BB) are Behr Bell Tower (MQ3-15, #DAD0BB) at ΔE2000=0.48 and Benjamin Moore Temporal Spirit (965, #D9CFBB) at ΔE2000=0.55.

Both MQ3-15 and 965 matches are verified against Oyster Bar (SW 7565) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7565
SPEC 04SW 7565 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Sherwin-Williams Oyster Bar (SW 7565)?

Alongside Sherwin-Williams Oyster Bar (SW 7565, LRV 63.99%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, #E9EBE7, LRV 82.53%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) with Oyster Bar (SW 7565) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7565