# Sherwin Williams Practical Beige

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/practical-beige-sw-6100](https://plan-home.com/color/practical-beige-sw-6100)

Sherwin Williams Practical Beige SW 6100 is a muted, mid-light beige with warm sandy undertones that keep it from reading gray or flat. It has the look of natural oatmeal or lightly sun-warmed stone, making it a grounded choice for living rooms, hallways, and open-plan spaces. In bright daylight, the color can appear softly tan, while north-facing rooms may bring out its more subdued taupe side; warm evening bulbs tend to emphasize its beige warmth. Pair it with creamy warm whites, oak flooring, linen upholstery, and aged brass for a layered, natural-looking room. Practical Beige also holds up well on exterior stucco or trim alongside dark brown, deep green, or charcoal details.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Practical Beige
- **Color code:** SW 6100
- **HEX:** #c9b29c
- **RGB:** 201, 178, 156
- **LRV:** 46.52%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Living Well - Unplug, Naturally Neutral, Warm Neutrals

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 29° Saturation: 22.39% Value: 78.82%
- **HSL:** hsl(29, 29, 70)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.44 Yellow: 22.39 Key: 21.18
- **YIQ:** Y: 182.369 I: 20.775 Q: -1.981
- **XYZ:** X: 46.008 Y: 46.66 Z: 38.026
- **CIE Lab:** L:73.972 a:4.778 b:14.28
- **CIE Luv:** L:73.972 u:15.535 v:19.207
- **Decimal:** 13218460
- **Hunter Lab:** 68.308, 0.688, 14.81

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Beach House](https://plan-home.com/color/beach-house-sw-7518)
- [Sherwin Williams Tawny Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/tawny-tan-sw-7713)
- [Benjamin Moore Cream Soda](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cream-soda-1082)
- [Sherwin Williams Familiar Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/familiar-beige-sw-6093)
- [Sherwin Williams Nomadic Desert](https://plan-home.com/color/nomadic-desert-sw-6107)
- [Behr Mushroom Bisque](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mushroom-bisque)
- [Behr Mink Haze](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mink-haze)
- [Benjamin Moore Truffle](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-truffle-af-130)
- [Behr Sonoran Desert](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sonoran-desert)
- [Sherwin Williams Bittersweet Stem](https://plan-home.com/color/bittersweet-stem-sw-7536)
- [Sherwin Williams Renwick Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/renwick-beige-sw-2805)
- [Behr Polo Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-polo-tan)
- [Behr Basswood](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-basswood)
- [Sherwin Williams Ginger Root](https://plan-home.com/color/ginger-root-sw-9095)
- [Behr French Pastry](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-french-pastry)
- [Benjamin Moore Saint Martin Sand](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-saint-martin-sand-2164-50)
- [Sherwin Williams Antler Velvet](https://plan-home.com/color/antler-velvet-sw-9111)
- [Benjamin Moore Raleigh Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-raleigh-tan-cw-190)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Sand Dune](https://plan-home.com/color/sand-dune-sw-6086)
- [Sherwin Williams Everyday White](https://plan-home.com/color/everyday-white-sw-6077)
- [Sherwin Williams Bona Fide Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/bona-fide-beige-sw-6065)
- [Sherwin Williams Touch of Sand](https://plan-home.com/color/touch-of-sand-sw-9085)
- [Sherwin Williams Dhurrie Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/dhurrie-beige-sw-7524)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Canoe](https://plan-home.com/color/canoe-sw-7724)
- [Sherwin Williams Almond Roca](https://plan-home.com/color/almond-roca-sw-9105)
- [Sherwin Williams Yearling](https://plan-home.com/color/yearling-sw-7725)
- [Sherwin Williams Soft Fawn](https://plan-home.com/color/soft-fawn-sw-9097)
- [Sherwin Williams Oak Barrel](https://plan-home.com/color/oak-barrel-sw-7714)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mount Etna](https://plan-home.com/color/mount-etna-sw-7625)
- [Sherwin Williams Debonair](https://plan-home.com/color/debonair-sw-9139)
- [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)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/orange-paint-colors/sw6100

## 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.