Whole Wheat
SW 6121 · Sherwin-Williams
BeigeView Whole Wheat SW 6121 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#CDB592
LRV
48
Family
Beige
SW 6121
Color profile
Light value
48 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Beige
Availability
Interior & exterior
“Balance natural wood finishes with this warm and affable yellow. An ideal hue for relaxing with guests in your family or dining room.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 48 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Whole WheatThis colorWhole WheatSherwin-Williams · SW 6121
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Tap any color to compareWhole Wheat vs Safari
48LRV46
#CDB592Hex#CCB18B
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Whole Wheat vs Ecru
48LRV51
#CDB592Hex#D0BA94
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Whole Wheat vs Lamb's Wool
48LRV48
#CDB592Hex#CAB598
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Whole Wheat vs Harmonic Tan
48LRV45
#CDB592Hex#C6B08A
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Whole Wheat vs Quinoa
48LRV49
#CDB592Hex#CFB597
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Whole Wheat vs Macadamia
48LRV49
#CDB592Hex#CCB79B
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Whole Wheat vs Row House Tan
48LRV52
#CDB592Hex#D2BB9D
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Whole Wheat vs Sawgrass Basket
48LRV45
#CDB592Hex#C3B090
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Whole Wheat vs Crewel Tan
48LRV50
#CDB592Hex#CBB99B
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Whole Wheat vs Dromedary Camel
48LRV44
#CDB592Hex#CAAD87
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareWhole Wheat vs Dad's Slippers
48LRV48
#CDB592Hex#CCB692
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dad's Slippers is near-identical compared with Whole Wheat.
Whole Wheat vs Hazy Earth
48LRV47
#CDB592Hex#CBB393
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hazy Earth is very close match · 1 points darker compared with Whole Wheat.
Whole Wheat vs Fairway Oaks
48LRV46
#CDB592Hex#C9B394
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Fairway Oaks is very close match · 2 points darker · cooler compared with Whole Wheat.
Whole Wheat vs Raffia Ribbon
48LRV46
#CDB592Hex#CBB08C
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Raffia Ribbon is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Whole Wheat.
Whole Wheat vs Real Simple
48LRV48
#CDB592Hex#CCB896
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Real Simple is very close match compared with Whole Wheat.
Whole Wheat vs Desert Camel
48LRV50
#CDB592Hex#D3B890
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Desert Camel is very close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Whole Wheat.
Whole Wheat vs Baguette
48LRV49
#CDB592Hex#CEBA97
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Baguette is very close match · leans greener compared with Whole Wheat.
Whole Wheat vs Shelburne Buff
48LRV47
#CDB592Hex#CBB58D
BeigeFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Shelburne Buff is very close match · warmer compared with Whole Wheat.
Whole Wheat vs Cat's Paw
48LRV44
#CDB592Hex#C4AE89
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cat's Paw is very close match · 4 points darker compared with Whole Wheat.
Whole Wheat vs Mortar Pink No.G13
48LRV50
#CDB592Hex#D7B693
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Mortar Pink No.G13 is close match · 2 points lighter · leans redder compared with Whole Wheat.
Whole Wheat, answered
What is the LRV of Whole Wheat?
Whole Wheat (SW 6121) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 48, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Whole Wheat a warm or cool color?
Whole Wheat has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Whole Wheat be used outside?
Yes, Whole Wheat is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Whole Wheat from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Whole Wheat is Dad's Slippers (T570) by Valspar, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6121
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