Behr Khaki Shade YL-W11
| Code: | YL-W11 |
| Name: | Khaki Shade |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Khaki Shade?
Bring a touch of warmth and sophistication to your space with Behr YL-W11 Khaki Shade. This versatile neutral color pairs beautifully with various shades of green, such as Behr GR-W14 Sage Tint, and earthy tones like Behr TN-13 Nurturing. For a modern look, consider combining Khaki Shade with accents in Behr BL-W13 Sky Watch or Behr GR-W15 Zen. Whether used on walls, furniture, or décor elements, this elegant color is sure to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in any room.
Try before you buy
100% accurate
reusable paint samples
Peel, stick,
and repeat
Twice painted
with real paint
Next day
delivery
What are Behr Khaki Shade undertones?
Khaki Shade has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#D4C5AC
RGB code:
212, 197, 172
Is Behr Khaki Shade YL-W11 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 37°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
YL-W11 Khaki Shade HSL code: 37, 32%, 75%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Khaki Shade
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Khaki Shade:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
YL-W11
Khaki Shade
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Khaki Shade with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 217, such as Behr Shaved Ice and Adirondack Blue.
LRV of Khaki Shade
Khaki Shade has an LRV of 56.81% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 56.81%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.
| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #d4c5ac |  |
| RGB Decimal | 212, 197, 172 | |
| RGB Percent | 83.14%, 77.25%, 67.45% | |
| HSV | Hue: 38° Saturation: 18.87% Value: 83.14% | |
| HSL | hsl(37, 32, 75) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.08 Yellow: 18.87 Key: 16.86 | |
| YIQ | Y: 198.635 I: 16.972 Q: -4.607 | |
| XYZ | X: 54.563 Y: 56.909 Z: 47.129 | |
| CIE Lab | L:80.129 a:1.203 b:14.45 | |
| CIE Luv | L:80.129 u:10.522 v:20.467 | |
| Decimal | 13944236 | |
| Hunter Lab | 75.438, -2.911, 15.766 | |
Behr YL-W11 Khaki Shade
Copy color code
Color equivalents
SW 7529
Sand Beach
Sherwin Williams
N300-3
Casual Khaki
Behr
HC-45
Shaker Beige
Benjamin Moore
PPU7-08
Baja
Behr
SW 9508
Natural Wool
Sherwin Williams
SW 6141
Softer Tan
Sherwin Williams
SW 9512
Threaded Loom
Sherwin Williams
HC-80
Bleeker Beige
Benjamin Moore
MQ2-23
Almond Butter
Behr
SW 9617
Beachcomber
Sherwin Williams
1038
Everlasting
Benjamin Moore
SW 6106
Kilim Beige
Sherwin Williams
HC-39
Putnam Ivory
Benjamin Moore
SW 7532
Urban Putty
Sherwin Williams
AF-90
Harmony
Benjamin Moore
1095
Oakwood Manor
Benjamin Moore
SW 6156
Ramie
Sherwin Williams
AF-95
Hush
Benjamin Moore
HDC-NT-18
Yuma Sand
Behr
MQ3-10
French Beige
Behr