Shiitake
SW 9173 · Sherwin-Williams
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#C8BCAB
LRV
51
Family
Greige
SW 9173
Color profile
Light value
51 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Greige Also reads gray, beige
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This warm stone gray evokes a sense of comfort in any room. Add a touch of elegance to your family room.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 51 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around ShiitakeThis colorShiitakeSherwin-Williams · SW 9173
CoordinatingUrban JungleSherwin-Williams · SW 9117CoordinatingDark CloveSherwin-Williams · SW 9183CoordinatingAesthetic WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7035Similar colors
Tap any color to compareShiitake vs Minimalist
51LRV52
#C8BCABHex#CABEAD
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Shiitake vs Sandbar
51LRV53
#C8BCABHex#CBBFAD
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Shiitake vs Loggia
51LRV48
#C8BCABHex#C4B7A5
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Shiitake vs Naturel
51LRV54
#C8BCABHex#CBC0AD
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Shiitake vs Dhurrie Beige
51LRV50
#C8BCABHex#CABAA8
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Shiitake vs Bungalow Beige
51LRV53
#C8BCABHex#CDBFB0
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Shiitake vs Pavilion Beige
51LRV48
#C8BCABHex#C5B6A4
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Shiitake vs Urban Putty
51LRV54
#C8BCABHex#CFC0AB
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Shiitake vs Beachcomber
51LRV55
#C8BCABHex#D0C1AC
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Shiitake vs Analytical Gray
51LRV47
#C8BCABHex#BFB6A7
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareShiitake vs Stonington
51LRV50
#C8BCABHex#C8BCAB
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Stonington is near-identical · 1 points darker compared with Shiitake.
Shiitake vs Roasted Macadamia No. CB2
51LRV50
#C8BCABHex#C6BAAA
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Roasted Macadamia No. CB2 is near-identical · 1 points darker compared with Shiitake.
Shiitake vs Castle Path
51LRV50
#C8BCABHex#C5BAAA
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Castle Path is near-identical · 1 points darker compared with Shiitake.
Shiitake vs Livingstone
51LRV53
#C8BCABHex#CABFAF
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Livingstone is near-identical · 2 points lighter compared with Shiitake.
Shiitake vs Ashen Tan
51LRV51
#C8BCABHex#C9BEAF
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Ashen Tan is near-identical compared with Shiitake.
Shiitake vs Stone Hearth
51LRV48
#C8BCABHex#C4BAAA
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Stone Hearth is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Shiitake.
Shiitake vs Oatbran
51LRV54
#C8BCABHex#CEC1AE
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Oatbran is very close match · 3 points lighter compared with Shiitake.
Shiitake vs Soft Pelican
51LRV55
#C8BCABHex#CDC2B2
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Soft Pelican is very close match · 4 points lighter compared with Shiitake.
Shiitake vs Oxford Stone
51LRV54
#C8BCABHex#CFC1AD
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Oxford Stone is very close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Shiitake.
Shiitake vs Ashen
51LRV52
#C8BCABHex#C9BFB2
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Ashen is very close match · cooler compared with Shiitake.
Shiitake, answered
What is the LRV of Shiitake?
Shiitake (SW 9173) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 51, so it reflects most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the light range.
Is Shiitake a warm or cool color?
Shiitake has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Shiitake be used outside?
Yes, Shiitake is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Shiitake from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Shiitake is Stonington (PPG15-25) by PPG, near-identical · 1 points darker.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 9173
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