PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsAccessible Beigevs Sherwin-WilliamsKilim Beige
Why this comparison. Kilim Beige is the yellower classic beige; Accessible Beige the modern greige-beige.
Accessible Beige and Kilim Beige are close but distinct (ΔE 5.21). Visible difference on the wall, especially in flat daylight.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7036
Accessible Beige
#D1C7B4 · LRV 58
Undertone: red-orange / warm
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 6106
Kilim Beige
#C9B89C · LRV 49
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
5.21
different
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
9
Accessible Beige is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Accessible Beige: red-orange / warm
Kilim Beige: red-orange / warm
Kilim Beige: red-orange / warm
Accessible Beige is slightly lighter (LRV 58 vs 49, 9-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Accessible Beige | Kilim Beige |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7036 | SW 6106 |
| Hex | #D1C7B4 | #C9B89C |
| RGB | 209, 199, 180 | 201, 184, 156 |
| LRV | 58 | 49 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK ACCESSIBLE BEIGE
Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
PICK KILIM BEIGE
Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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