PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsShiitakevs Sherwin-WilliamsNatural Linen
Why this comparison. Two trending soft beiges; Shiitake is deeper with a mushroom cast.
Shiitake and Natural Linen are close but distinct (ΔE 6.62). Visible difference on the wall, especially in flat daylight.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 9173
Shiitake
#C8BCAB · LRV 51
Undertone: red-orange / warm
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 9109
Natural Linen
#E1D5BD · LRV 67
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
6.62
different
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
16
Natural Linen is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Shiitake: red-orange / warm
Natural Linen: red-orange / warm
Natural Linen: red-orange / warm
Natural Linen is meaningfully lighter (LRV 67 vs 51). On a wall, Natural Linen reads light, airy; Shiitake reads light, airy.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Shiitake | Natural Linen |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 9173 | SW 9109 |
| Hex | #C8BCAB | #E1D5BD |
| RGB | 200, 188, 171 | 225, 213, 189 |
| LRV | 51 | 67 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK SHIITAKE
Sherwin-Williams Shiitake
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK NATURAL LINEN
Sherwin-Williams Natural Linen
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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