ColorplanRamie
SW 6156 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 52 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Ramie (SW 6156) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 52. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Wheeling Neutral (HC-92), Farrow & Ball Savage Ground (No.213) and Behr Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09). 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 | 52.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CDBDA2 |
| RGB | 205, 189, 162 |
| HSL | 38°, 30%, 72% |
About Ramie
Ramie (SW 6156) is a mid-tone beige from Sherwin-Williams with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 52, Ramie has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ramie's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. Next to Macadamia (SW 6142), it's lighter and cooler.
How Ramie changes with the light
Ramie 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
Ramie's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Ramie 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 Ramie can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Ramie will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Ramie in real homes
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Ramie 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
Very close · ΔE 1.1
Also close: Shaker Beige (ΔE 1.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 2.4
Also close: Classic Taupe (ΔE 3.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Ramie questions
What undertone does Ramie have?
Ramie has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ramie's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Ramie a light or dark color?
Ramie has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 52.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 52, Ramie has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Ramie in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Wheeling Neutral HC-92 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Farrow & Ball: Savage Ground No.213 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Behr: Basic Khaki HDC-NT-09 (very close, ΔE 2.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Ramie?
Try Snowbound (SW 7004) on trim and High Reflective White (SW 7757) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Ramie's undertone.
Where does Ramie work best?
Ramie works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 52, Ramie has visible color without darkening a room much.
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