Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Worn Khaki |
| SKU | SW 9527 |
| Hex | #A69C81 |
| RGB | 166, 156, 129 |
| HSL | 44°, 17%, 58% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Worn Khaki
Worn Khaki sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Worn 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.
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Behr
Backdrop
Dutch Boy
Magnolia Home
PPG / Glidden
Clare
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Worn 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 #A69C81 in HSL space. Pair Worn 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 Worn Khaki Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Worn 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 9527 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
C2 Paint Equivalent of Worn Khaki
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Worn Khaki is Sandstone (C2-891). At ΔE 0.31 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Sandstone and you'll get the same color. See the full Sandstone swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Worn Khaki
Kompozit's nearest match is Mohalla (0351), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Worn Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Mohalla swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Worn Khaki
Valspar's nearest match is Blade of Grass (8004-23D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Worn Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Blade of Grass swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Worn Khaki
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Shiitake Mushroom (CSP-1040), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Worn Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Shiitake Mushroom swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Worn Khaki
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Green Sleeves (0359), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Worn Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Green Sleeves swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Worn Khaki
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Worn Khaki is Green Stone (NO. 12) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Stone swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Worn Khaki
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Worn Khaki is Open Sesame (DEBN54) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Open Sesame swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Worn Khaki
At Backdrop, the closest color to Worn Khaki is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) 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 →
Behr Equivalent of Worn Khaki
At Behr, the closest color to Worn Khaki is Exploring Khaki (PPU8-06) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Exploring Khaki swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Worn Khaki
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Worn Khaki is Antiquing (JG-128) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antiquing swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Worn Khaki
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Worn Khaki. The nearest is Stony Creek (PPG1097-5) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stony Creek swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Worn Khaki
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Worn Khaki — the nearest deck color, Wild Desert (416-5DB), is clearly different (ΔE 6.16). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9527 instead. See the full Wild Desert swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Worn Khaki
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Worn Khaki — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 8.12). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9527 instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →