Sherwin Williams Universal Khaki SW 6150

What are Sherwin Williams Universal Khaki undertones?

The undertone of Universal Khaki can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Universal Khaki SW 6150 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 36° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6150 Universal Khaki HSL code: 36, 21%, 65%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Universal Khaki

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:

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 Sherwin Williams Universal Khaki:

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 6150
Universal Khaki

• SW 6072
  Versatile Gray

  

• SW 0054
  Twilight Gray

  

• SW 7634
  Pediment

  

• SW 7029
  Agreeable Gray

  

• SW 9591
  Whisper

  

Darker shades

SW 6150
Universal Khaki

• SW 9124
  Verde Marrón

  

• SW 9538
  Tangled Twine

  

• SW 7731
  San Antonio Sage

  

• SW 7544
  Fenland

  

• SW 7549
  Studio Taupe

  

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 Universal Khaki with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 216, such as Sherwin Williams Tarragon and Rain Cloud.

SW 6150
Universal Khaki

• SW 9660
  Tarragon

  

• SW 9639
  Rain Cloud

  

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

• SW 9683
  Lakeside

  

LRV of Universal Khaki

Universal Khaki has an LRV of 40.48% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#b8a992
RGB Decimal	184, 169, 146
RGB Percent	72.16%, 66.27%, 57.25%
HSV	Hue: 36° Saturation: 20.65% Value: 72.16%
HSL	hsl(36, 21, 65)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.15 Yellow: 20.65 Key: 27.84
YIQ	Y: 170.863 I: 16.329 Q: -3.985
XYZ	X: 39.143 Y: 40.643 Z: 32.969
CIE Lab	L:69.925 a:1.634 b:13.845
CIE Luv	L:69.925 u:10.516 v:18.982
Decimal	12102034
Hunter Lab	63.751, -1.967, 13.964