ColorplanUniversal Khaki
SW 6150 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 41 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Universal Khaki (SW 6150) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 41. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Rocky Beach (CSP-190), Farrow & Ball London Stone (No.6) 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 | 40.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B8A992 |
| RGB | 184, 169, 146 |
| HSL | 36°, 21%, 65% |
About Universal Khaki
Universal Khaki (SW 6150) is a mid-tone beige from Sherwin-Williams with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 41, Universal Khaki has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Universal Khaki'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 Tony Taupe (SW 7038), it's lighter and warmer.
How Universal Khaki changes with the light
Universal Khaki 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
Universal Khaki's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Universal Khaki 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 Universal Khaki can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Universal Khaki will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Universal Khaki in real homes
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Universal Khaki 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 1.9
Also close: Greenbrier Beige (ΔE 2.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 2.1
Also close: Harvest Brown (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Universal Khaki questions
What undertone does Universal Khaki have?
Universal Khaki has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Universal Khaki's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Universal Khaki a light or dark color?
Universal Khaki has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 40.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 41, Universal Khaki has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Universal Khaki in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Rocky Beach CSP-190 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Farrow & Ball: London Stone No.6 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Riviera Beach PPU7-07 (very close, ΔE 2.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Universal Khaki?
Try Snowbound (SW 7004) on trim and High Reflective White (SW 7757) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Universal Khaki's undertone.
Where does Universal Khaki work best?
Universal Khaki works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 41, Universal Khaki has visible color without darkening a room much.
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