ColorplanNomadic Desert
SW 6107 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 46 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Nomadic Desert (SW 6107) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 46. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Truffle (AF-130), Farrow & Ball Jitney (No.293) and Behr Riviera Beach (PPU7-07). 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 | 45.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C7B198 |
| RGB | 199, 177, 152 |
| HSL | 32°, 30%, 69% |
About Nomadic Desert
Nomadic Desert (SW 6107) is a mid-tone beige from Sherwin-Williams with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 46, Nomadic Desert has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Nomadic Desert'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 Macadamia (SW 6142), it's darker.
How Nomadic Desert changes with the light
Nomadic Desert 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
Nomadic Desert's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Nomadic Desert 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 Nomadic Desert can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Nomadic Desert will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Nomadic Desert in real homes
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Nomadic Desert 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 0.3
Also close: Warm Sand (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Classic Taupe (ΔE 3.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Nomadic Desert questions
What undertone does Nomadic Desert have?
Nomadic Desert has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Nomadic Desert's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Nomadic Desert a light or dark color?
Nomadic Desert has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 45.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 46, Nomadic Desert has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Nomadic Desert in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Truffle AF-130 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.3); Farrow & Ball: Jitney No.293 (close, ΔE 3.6); Behr: Riviera Beach PPU7-07 (very close, ΔE 1.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Nomadic Desert?
Try Snowbound (SW 7004) on trim and High Reflective White (SW 7757) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Nomadic Desert's undertone.
Where does Nomadic Desert work best?
Nomadic Desert works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 46, Nomadic Desert has visible color without darkening a room much.
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