# Sherwin Williams Favorite Tan

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/favorite-tan-sw-6157](https://plan-home.com/color/favorite-tan-sw-6157)

Sherwin Williams Favorite Tan SW 6157 is a muted mid-tone tan with a warm, softly weathered appearance. Its #c1ae91 color value gives it a gentle beige-brown base that can read slightly golden in bright daylight and deeper, more grounded under warm evening bulbs. Favorite Tan is well suited to living rooms, hallways, and bedrooms where a noticeable neutral is wanted without the heaviness of a dark brown. Pair it with creamy off-whites, charcoal accents, aged brass, natural oak, and woven linen for a layered, earthy interior. On larger exterior surfaces, this shade can also sit comfortably beside darker trim and stone or brick details.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Favorite Tan
- **Color code:** SW 6157
- **HEX:** #c1ae91
- **RGB:** 193, 174, 145
- **LRV:** 43.78%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 36° Saturation: 24.87% Value: 75.69%
- **HSL:** hsl(36, 28, 66)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.84 Yellow: 24.87 Key: 24.31
- **YIQ:** Y: 176.375 I: 20.641 Q: -5.006
- **XYZ:** X: 42.239 Y: 43.655 Z: 32.982
- **CIE Lab:** L:71.997 a:2.26 b:17.402
- **CIE Luv:** L:71.997 u:13.491 v:23.629
- **Decimal:** 12693137
- **Hunter Lab:** 66.072, -1.513, 16.654

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Lenox Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lenox-tan-hc-44)
- [Sherwin Williams Sawgrass Basket](https://plan-home.com/color/sawgrass-basket-sw-9121)
- [Behr Woven Straw](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-woven-straw)
- [Benjamin Moore Greenbrier Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-greenbrier-beige-hc-79)
- [Behr Natural Chamois](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-natural-chamois)
- [Sherwin Williams Khaki Shade](https://plan-home.com/color/khaki-shade-sw-7533)
- [Behr Riviera Beach](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-riviera-beach)
- [Benjamin Moore Fairway Oaks](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fairway-oaks-1075)
- [Behr Open Canyon](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-open-canyon)
- [Sherwin Williams Basket Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/basket-beige-sw-6143)
- [Behr British Khaki](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-british-khaki)
- [Sherwin Williams Lamb's Wool](https://plan-home.com/color/lambs-wool-sw-9536)
- [Benjamin Moore Quincy Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-quincy-tan-hc-25)
- [Benjamin Moore Kangaroo](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-kangaroo-af-145)
- [Sherwin Williams Cork Wedge](https://plan-home.com/color/cork-wedge-sw-7539)
- [Sherwin Williams Antler Velvet](https://plan-home.com/color/antler-velvet-sw-9111)
- [Behr Oat Field](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-oat-field)
- [Sherwin Williams Windsor Greige](https://plan-home.com/color/windsor-greige-sw-7528)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Bungalow Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/bungalow-beige-sw-7511)
- [Sherwin Williams Pavilion Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/pavilion-beige-sw-7512)
- [Sherwin Williams Portico](https://plan-home.com/color/portico-sw-7548)
- [Sherwin Williams Sandbar](https://plan-home.com/color/sandbar-sw-7547)
- [Sherwin Williams Naturel](https://plan-home.com/color/naturel-sw-7542)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Sugared Almond](https://plan-home.com/color/sugared-almond-sw-9537)
- [Sherwin Williams Shaker Peg](https://plan-home.com/color/shaker-peg-sw-9539)
- [Sherwin Williams Burlap](https://plan-home.com/color/burlap-sw-6137)
- [Sherwin Williams Tangled Twine](https://plan-home.com/color/tangled-twine-sw-9538)
- [Sherwin Williams Artisan Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/artisan-tan-sw-7540)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Tarragon](https://plan-home.com/color/tarragon-sw-9660)
- [Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud](https://plan-home.com/color/rain-cloud-sw-9639)
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner](https://plan-home.com/color/sea-mariner-sw-9640)
- [Sherwin Williams Starry Night](https://plan-home.com/color/starry-night-sw-6540)
- [Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/soulful-blue-sw-6543)
- [Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather](https://plan-home.com/color/dusty-heather-sw-9073)
- [Sherwin Williams Lakeside](https://plan-home.com/color/lakeside-sw-9683)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/yellow-paint-colors/sw6157

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.