Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Perfect Khaki |
| SKU | SW 9612 |
| Hex | #B2A492 |
| RGB | 178, 164, 146 |
| HSL | 34°, 17%, 64% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Perfect Khaki
Perfect Khaki sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Perfect Khaki 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Dutch Boy
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Magnolia Home
Dunn-Edwards
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Perfect Khaki 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 #B2A492 in HSL space. Pair Perfect Khaki 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 Perfect Khaki Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Perfect Khaki 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 9612 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Perfect Khaki
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Perfect Khaki is Worn Greige (441-4DB). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Worn Greige and you'll get the same color. See the full Worn Greige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Perfect Khaki
The closest Behr equivalent of Perfect Khaki is Fretwire (T11-7). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Behr is your counter, order Fretwire and you'll get the same color. See the full Fretwire swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Perfect Khaki
C2 Paint's nearest match is Wild Buck (BD34), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Perfect Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Wild Buck swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Perfect Khaki
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Rocky Beach (CSP-190), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Perfect Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Rocky Beach swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Perfect Khaki
Kompozit's nearest match is Sedge (0226), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Perfect Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Sedge swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Perfect Khaki
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Deep Marsh (0233), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Perfect Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Perfect Khaki
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is El Capitan (PPG1020-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Perfect Khaki without repainting risk. See the full El Capitan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Perfect Khaki
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Perfect Khaki is Rocky Mountain Clay (DEBN65) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rocky Mountain Clay swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Perfect Khaki
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Perfect Khaki is Light Gray (NO. 17) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Perfect Khaki
At Valspar, the closest color to Perfect Khaki is Fashion District (V132-4) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.4 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fashion District swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Perfect Khaki
At Backdrop, the closest color to Perfect Khaki is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Perfect Khaki
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Perfect Khaki. The nearest is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Perfect Khaki
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Perfect Khaki — the nearest deck color, Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), is clearly different (ΔE 14.18). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9612 instead. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →