Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Universal Khaki |
| SKU | SW 6150 |
| Hex | #B8A992 |
| RGB | 184, 169, 146 |
| HSL | 36°, 21%, 65% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Universal Khaki
Universal Khaki sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Universal 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 by brand
18 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
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Universal 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 #B8A992 in HSL space. Pair Universal 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 Universal Khaki Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Universal 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 6150 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Universal Khaki
At Behr, the closest color to Universal Khaki is British Khaki (MQ2-25) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full British Khaki swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Universal Khaki
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Universal Khaki is Pensive (AF-140) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pensive swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Universal Khaki
Valspar's nearest match is Earthy Beige (M351), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.1 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Universal Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Earthy Beige swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Universal Khaki
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Prairie Dust (PPG1102-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Universal Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Prairie Dust swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Universal Khaki
At Glidden, the closest color to Universal Khaki is Prairie Dust (PPG1102-4) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Prairie Dust swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Universal Khaki
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Universal Khaki is Khaki-ed (419-4DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Khaki-ed and you'll get the same color. See the full Khaki-ed swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Universal Khaki
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Universal Khaki is Universal Khaki (HGSW 3185). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Universal Khaki and you'll get the same color. See the full Universal Khaki swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Universal Khaki
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Universal Khaki. The nearest is Twisted Sisal Rope (DEBN68) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twisted Sisal Rope swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Universal Khaki
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Universal Khaki. The nearest is Rustic Oak (JG-110) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Universal Khaki
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Universal Khaki. The nearest is Smoked Trout (NO. 60) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Universal Khaki
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Macadamia Brown (0184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Universal Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Universal Khaki
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Universal Khaki is Macadamia Brown (0184) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Universal Khaki
Rodda's nearest match is Basket (CA096), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Universal Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Basket swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Universal Khaki
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Universal Khaki is Intrigue (C2-812) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Intrigue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Universal Khaki
At Kompozit, the closest color to Universal Khaki is Macadamia Brown (0184) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →