Safari
SW 7697 · Sherwin-Williams
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#CCB18B
LRV
46
Family
Brown
SW 7697
Color profile
Light value
46 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Brown Also reads yellow
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 46, Safari is a medium beige that reflects a moderate amount of light. Safari carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Safari under Yellow.”— 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 SafariThis colorSafariSherwin-Williams · SW 7697
CoordinatingDirty MartiniSherwin-Williams · SW 9119CoordinatingCardboardSherwin-Williams · SW 6124CoordinatingDover WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 6385Similar colors
Tap any color to compareSafari vs Dromedary Camel
46LRV44
#CCB18BHex#CAAD87
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Safari vs Whole Wheat
46LRV48
#CCB18BHex#CDB592
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Safari vs Camelback
46LRV42
#CCB18BHex#C5AA85
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Safari vs Harmonic Tan
46LRV45
#CCB18BHex#C6B08A
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Safari vs Restrained Gold
46LRV47
#CCB18BHex#D2B084
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Safari vs Downing Straw
46LRV43
#CCB18BHex#CAAB7D
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Safari vs Quinoa
46LRV49
#CCB18BHex#CFB597
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Safari vs Ecru
46LRV51
#CCB18BHex#D0BA94
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Safari vs Stonebriar
46LRV43
#CCB18BHex#CBA97E
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Safari vs Sawgrass Basket
46LRV45
#CCB18BHex#C3B090
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareSafari vs Raffia Ribbon
46LRV46
#CCB18BHex#CBB08C
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Raffia Ribbon is near-identical compared with Safari.
Safari vs Twilight Gold
46LRV43
#CCB18BHex#C9AC86
BrownFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Twilight Gold is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Safari.
Safari vs Bridgewater Tan
46LRV44
#CCB18BHex#C9AE84
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Bridgewater Tan is very close match · 2 points darker · warmer compared with Safari.
Safari vs Hazelnut Parfait
46LRV49
#CCB18BHex#D3B68E
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hazelnut Parfait is very close match · 3 points lighter compared with Safari.
Safari vs Rabbit
46LRV42
#CCB18BHex#C8AC89
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rabbit is very close match · 4 points darker compared with Safari.
Safari vs Hazy Earth
46LRV47
#CCB18BHex#CBB393
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hazy Earth is very close match · cooler compared with Safari.
Safari vs Desert Camel
46LRV50
#CCB18BHex#D3B890
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Desert Camel is very close match · 4 points lighter compared with Safari.
Safari vs Cracker Bitz
46LRV45
#CCB18BHex#D1B088
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cracker Bitz is very close match · 1 points darker · leans redder compared with Safari.
Safari vs Cat's Paw
46LRV44
#CCB18BHex#C4AE89
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cat's Paw is very close match · 2 points darker · leans greener compared with Safari.
Safari vs Mortar Pink No.G13
46LRV50
#CCB18BHex#D7B693
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Mortar Pink No.G13 is close match · 4 points lighter · leans redder compared with Safari.
Safari, answered
What is the LRV of Safari?
Safari (SW 7697) 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 Safari a warm or cool color?
Safari has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Safari be used outside?
Yes, Safari is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Safari from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Safari is Raffia Ribbon (PPU7-20) by Behr, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 7697
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