Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Kilim Beige |
| SKU | SW 6106 |
| Hex | #C9B89C |
| RGB | 201, 184, 156 |
| HSL | 37°, 29%, 70% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige
Kilim Beige sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Kilim Beige is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Kilim Beige within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #C9B89C in HSL space. Pair Kilim Beige with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Kilim Beige from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6106 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Kilim Beige
Behr's nearest match is Windsor Tan (MQ2-26), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kilim Beige without repainting risk. See the full Windsor Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Kilim Beige
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Sierra Hills (1053), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kilim Beige without repainting risk. See the full Sierra Hills swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Kilim Beige
The closest Valspar equivalent of Kilim Beige is In for the Night (T569). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48.5 vs 49). If Valspar is your counter, order In for the Night and you'll get the same color. See the full In for the Night swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Kilim Beige
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Kilim Beige is Happy Trails (PPG1084-4) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Happy Trails swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Kilim Beige
Glidden's nearest match is Traditional Tan (20YY 47/145), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kilim Beige without repainting risk. See the full Traditional Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Kilim Beige
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Kilim Beige is Wood Smoke (418-2DB). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Wood Smoke and you'll get the same color. See the full Wood Smoke swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kilim Beige
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Macadamia (HGSW 3176), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kilim Beige without repainting risk. See the full Macadamia swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Kilim Beige
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Kilim Beige. The nearest is Stone Pedestal (DEBN56) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stone Pedestal swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Kilim Beige
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Kilim Beige. The nearest is Wall White (NO. 58) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wall White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Kilim Beige
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Kilim Beige is Wicker Basket (0280). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Wicker Basket and you'll get the same color. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Kilim Beige
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Kilim Beige is Wicker Basket (0280). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Wicker Basket and you'll get the same color. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Kilim Beige
Rodda's nearest match is Biscotti (CA092), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kilim Beige without repainting risk. See the full Biscotti swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Kilim Beige
C2 Paint's nearest match is Cakewalk (C2-895), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kilim Beige without repainting risk. See the full Cakewalk swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Kilim Beige
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Kilim Beige. The nearest is Sevilla (SEVILLA) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sevilla swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Kilim Beige
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Kilim Beige is Wicker Basket (0280). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). If Kompozit is your counter, order Wicker Basket and you'll get the same color. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →