SW 9086

Sherwin Williams Cool Beige

Sherwin Williams Cool Beige SW 9086 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Cool Beige paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 9086. Find out if this gorgeous warm beige paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Cool Beige SW 9086
Color code:SW 9086
Color name:Cool Beige
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Color collections:Living Well - Renew, Free Spirit

Cool Beige for bedroom

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  • Sherwin Williams Cool Beige bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Cool Beige bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Cool Beige bedroom
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Cool Beige for living room

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  • Sherwin Williams Cool Beige victorian house interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Cool Beige cozy living room
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  • Sherwin Williams Cool Beige living room walls
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  • Sherwin Williams Cool Beige japandi interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Cool Beige living room
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Check out this stunning Mid-tone used in real living rooms. Explore how this Beige color shade can create a unique space

Cool Beige for bathroom

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  • Sherwin Williams Cool Beige minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Cool Beige minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Cool Beige bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Cool Beige minimalist bathroom
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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Mid-tone real bathrooms.

Cool Beige on kitchen cabinets

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  • Sherwin Williams Cool Beige kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Cool Beige kitchen cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Cool Beige reviews

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  • Sherwin Williams Cool Beige kitchen painted backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Cool Beige kitchen backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Cool Beige kidsroom interior, children's room
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  • Sherwin Williams Cool Beige modern interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Cool Beige living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Cool Beige living room
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Cool Beige

Cool Beige SW 9086 has an LRV of 48.07% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 48.07% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Sherwin Williams Cool Beige undertones?

Red is Sherwin Williams Cool Beige undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#C6B5A7

RGB code:

198, 181, 167

Is Sherwin Williams Cool Beige SW 9086 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 27° this Beige refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9086 Cool Beige HSL code: 27, 21%, 72%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Beige will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Beige undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Cool Beige:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Cool Beige SW 9086 vs Diverse Beige SW 6079

Can't decide between these stunning hues? We'll help you compare these two color to find the perfect shade for your home.

Sherwin Williams Cool Beige SW 9086 vs Sherwin Williams Diverse Beige SW 6079Sherwin Williams Cool Beige SW 9086
LRV: 48.07%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 47.15%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm

Cool Beige SW 9086 vs Artistic Taupe SW 6030

Unsure what shade you should go with? We'll compare the two to help you find the perfect shade for your room.

Sherwin Williams Cool Beige SW 9086 vs Sherwin Williams Artistic Taupe SW 6030Sherwin Williams Cool Beige SW 9086
LRV: 48.07%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 46.18%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#c6b5a7copy color code
RGB Decimal198, 181, 167copy color code
RGB Percent77.65%, 70.98%, 65.49%copy color code
HSVHue: 27° Saturation: 15.66% Value: 77.65%copy color code
HSLhsl(27, 21, 72)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.59 Yellow: 15.66 Key: 22.35copy color code
YIQY: 184.487 I: 14.629 Q: -0.761copy color code
XYZX: 46.787 Y: 47.844 Z: 43.319copy color code
CIE LabL:74.727 a:3.725 b:9.329copy color code
CIE LuvL:74.727 u:11.075 v:12.724copy color code
Decimal13022631copy color code
Hunter lab69.17, -0.309, 11.287copy color code
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