ColorplanBasket Beige
SW 6143 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 41 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Basket Beige (SW 6143) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 41. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Capilano Bridge (CC-440), Farrow & Ball Biscuit (No.38) and Behr Harvest Brown (710D-4). For trim, try Snowbound (SW 7004).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 41.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C0A98B |
| RGB | 192, 169, 139 |
| HSL | 34°, 30%, 65% |
About Basket Beige
Basket Beige (SW 6143) is a mid-tone beige from Sherwin-Williams with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 41, Basket Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Basket Beige's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Latte (SW 6108), it's lighter.
How Basket Beige changes with the light
Basket Beige has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Basket Beige's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Basket Beige will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Basket Beige can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Basket Beige will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Basket Beige in real homes
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Basket Beige equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Hillsborough Beige (ΔE 1.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Basket Beige questions
What undertone does Basket Beige have?
Basket Beige has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Basket Beige's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Basket Beige a light or dark color?
Basket Beige has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 41.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 41, Basket Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Basket Beige in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Capilano Bridge CC-440 (nearly identical, ΔE 1.0); Farrow & Ball: Biscuit No.38 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (very close, ΔE 1.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Basket Beige?
Try Snowbound (SW 7004) on trim and High Reflective White (SW 7757) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Basket Beige's undertone.
Where does Basket Beige work best?
Basket Beige works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 41, Basket Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
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