Practical Beige
SW 6100 · Sherwin-Williams
BeigeView Practical Beige SW 6100 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#C9B29C
LRV
46
Family
Beige
SW 6100
Color profile
Light value
46 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Beige Also reads brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“Warm brown undertones make this versatile neutral a trusty go-to for kitchens and dining rooms. Set it off with shades like Cobble Brown or Pacer White.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 46 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Practical BeigeThis colorPractical BeigeSherwin-Williams · SW 6100
CoordinatingSand DollarSherwin-Williams · SW 6099CoordinatingCobble BrownSherwin-Williams · SW 6082CoordinatingPacer WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 6098Similar colors
Tap any color to comparePractical Beige vs Beach House
46LRV47
#C9B29CHex#C9B29C
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Practical Beige vs Tawny Tan
46LRV47
#C9B29CHex#CCB299
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Practical Beige vs Familiar Beige
46LRV47
#C9B29CHex#CAB3A0
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Practical Beige vs Nomadic Desert
46LRV46
#C9B29CHex#C7B198
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Practical Beige vs Bittersweet Stem
46LRV48
#C9B29CHex#CBB49A
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Practical Beige vs Renwick Beige
46LRV45
#C9B29CHex#C3B09D
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Practical Beige vs Ginger Root
46LRV50
#C9B29CHex#D2B79E
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Practical Beige vs Antler Velvet
46LRV43
#C9B29CHex#C0AD96
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Practical Beige vs Sand Dune
46LRV46
#C9B29CHex#C5B1A2
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Practical Beige vs Quinoa
46LRV49
#C9B29CHex#CFB597
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to comparePractical Beige vs My Piazza
46LRV48
#C9B29CHex#CCB39D
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
My Piazza is near-identical · 1 points lighter compared with Practical Beige.
Practical Beige vs Moose Mousse
46LRV45
#C9B29CHex#C6AF98
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Moose Mousse is near-identical · 2 points darker compared with Practical Beige.
Practical Beige vs Cream Soda
46LRV45
#C9B29CHex#C9AF98
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cream Soda is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Practical Beige.
Practical Beige vs Toasted Wheat
46LRV45
#C9B29CHex#C9AF96
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Toasted Wheat is very close match · 1 points darker · warmer compared with Practical Beige.
Practical Beige vs Mushroom Bisque
46LRV48
#C9B29CHex#CAB49B
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Mushroom Bisque is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Practical Beige.
Practical Beige vs Persuasion
46LRV44
#C9B29CHex#C4AE96
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Persuasion is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Practical Beige.
Practical Beige vs Truffle
46LRV44
#C9B29CHex#C6B097
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Truffle is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Practical Beige.
Practical Beige vs Transcend
46LRV43
#C9B29CHex#C3AC98
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Transcend is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Practical Beige.
Practical Beige vs Templeton Pink
46LRV47
#C9B29CHex#CDB19D
BeigeFamilyPink
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Templeton Pink is close match · leans redder compared with Practical Beige.
Practical Beige vs Smoked Trout
46LRV41
#C9B29CHex#BDA794
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Smoked Trout is close match · 6 points darker · cooler compared with Practical Beige.
Practical Beige, answered
What is the LRV of Practical Beige?
Practical Beige (SW 6100) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 46, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Practical Beige a warm or cool color?
Practical Beige has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Practical Beige be used outside?
Yes, Practical Beige is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Practical Beige from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Practical Beige is My Piazza (M133) by Valspar, near-identical · 1 points lighter.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6100
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