Sherwin Williams Shiitake SW 9173
| Official page: | Shiitake SW 9173 |
| Code: | SW 9173 |
| Name: | Shiitake |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well - Unplug, Rejuvenation - Spring/Summer 2022, Naturalist, 2019 Naturalist, West Elm, Warm Neutrals |
What color is Sherwin Williams Shiitake?
Sherwin Williams SW 9173 Shiitake is a warm and versatile gray-brown color that adds depth and sophistication to any space. This earthy tone pairs beautifully with a variety of colors, such as SW 7004 Snowbound for a crisp and clean contrast, or SW 6183 Conservative Gray for a harmonious and calming combination. For a more modern look, consider pairing Shiitake with SW 7072 Online, a deep charcoal gray, to create a striking and contemporary aesthetic. Whether used as a wall color or accent hue, Shiitake adds a touch of elegance and warmth to any room.
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What are Sherwin Williams Shiitake undertones?
Shiitake 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:
#C8BCAB
RGB code:
200, 188, 171
Is Sherwin Williams Shiitake SW 9173 cool or warm?
With a hue of 35°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
SW 9173 Shiitake HSL code: 35, 21%, 73%
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 Shiitake
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:


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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Shiitake:
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
SW 9173
Shiitake
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 Shiitake with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 215, such as Sherwin Williams Tarragon and Rain Cloud.
LRV of Shiitake
Shiitake has an LRV of 51.21% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half 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 51.21%, 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
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #c8bcab | |
| RGB Decimal | 200, 188, 171 | |
| RGB Percent | 78.43%, 73.73%, 67.06% | |
| HSV | Hue: 35° Saturation: 14.5% Value: 78.43% | |
| HSL | hsl(35, 21, 73) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.0 Yellow: 14.5 Key: 21.57 | |
| YIQ | Y: 189.65 I: 12.614 Q: -2.752 | |
| XYZ | X: 49.152 Y: 51.187 Z: 45.808 | |
| CIE Lab | L:76.792 a:1.367 b:10.125 | |
| CIE Luv | L:76.792 u:8.153 v:14.343 | |
| Decimal | 13155499 | |
| Hunter Lab | 71.545, -2.572, 12.12 |
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