ColorplanWhole Wheat
SW 6121 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 48 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Whole Wheat (SW 6121) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 48. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Bluffs (CC-338), Farrow & Ball Cat's Paw (No.240) and Behr Classic Taupe (290E-3). For trim, try Marshmallow (SW 7001).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 48.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CDB592 |
| RGB | 205, 181, 146 |
| HSL | 36°, 37%, 69% |
About Whole Wheat
Whole Wheat (SW 6121) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Sherwin-Williams that leans yellow. With an LRV of 48, Whole Wheat has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Whole Wheat'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 warmer and more colorful.
How Whole Wheat changes with the light
Whole Wheat 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
Whole Wheat's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Whole Wheat 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 Whole Wheat can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Whole Wheat will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Whole Wheat in real homes
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Whole Wheat 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 1.4
Also close: Fairway Oaks (ΔE 1.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Whole Wheat questions
What undertone does Whole Wheat have?
Whole Wheat has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Whole Wheat's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Whole Wheat a light or dark color?
Whole Wheat has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 48.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 48, Whole Wheat has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Whole Wheat in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Bluffs CC-338 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Farrow & Ball: Cat's Paw No.240 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Behr: Classic Taupe 290E-3 (close, ΔE 4.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Whole Wheat?
Try Marshmallow (SW 7001) on trim and High Reflective White (SW 7757) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Whole Wheat's undertone.
Where does Whole Wheat work best?
Whole Wheat works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 48, Whole Wheat has visible color without darkening a room much.
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