# Sherwin Williams Whole Wheat

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/whole-wheat-sw-6121](https://plan-home.com/color/whole-wheat-sw-6121)

Sherwin Williams Whole Wheat SW 6121 is a muted, medium-light tan with a clear warm cast and a soft golden-beige appearance. Its earthy depth keeps it from reading as a pale cream, while the restrained saturation gives walls a gently weathered, natural look. In bright daylight, Whole Wheat can appear lighter and more buff-colored; warmer bulbs tend to bring out its honeyed tan side. It suits living rooms, dining areas, hallways, and bedrooms where a grounded neutral is wanted without using gray. Pair it with off-white trim, warm wood flooring, woven textures, aged brass, or deeper brown accents for a cohesive palette.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Whole Wheat
- **Color code:** SW 6121
- **HEX:** #cdb592
- **RGB:** 205, 181, 146
- **LRV:** 48.07%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Rejuvenation - Spring/Summer 2022, Gentle Medley, Warm Neutrals

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 36° Saturation: 28.78% Value: 80.39%
- **HSL:** hsl(36, 37, 69)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.71 Yellow: 28.78 Key: 19.61
- **YIQ:** Y: 184.186 I: 25.549 Q: -5.815
- **XYZ:** X: 46.889 Y: 48.104 Z: 34.001
- **CIE Lab:** L:74.89 a:3.308 b:21.019
- **CIE Luv:** L:74.89 u:17.165 v:28.265
- **Decimal:** 13481362
- **Hunter Lab:** 69.357, -0.699, 19.484

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Fairway Oaks](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fairway-oaks-1075)
- [Sherwin Williams Safari](https://plan-home.com/color/safari-sw-7697)
- [Behr Curious Collection](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-curious-collection)
- [Behr Raffia Ribbon](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-raffia-ribbon)
- [Sherwin Williams Ecru](https://plan-home.com/color/ecru-sw-6135)
- [Sherwin Williams Lamb's Wool](https://plan-home.com/color/lambs-wool-sw-9536)
- [Benjamin Moore Shelburne Buff](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-shelburne-buff-hc-28)
- [Benjamin Moore Stone House](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stone-house-1039)
- [Behr Spring Wheat](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-spring-wheat)
- [Sherwin Williams Harmonic Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/harmonic-tan-sw-6136)
- [Sherwin Williams Quinoa](https://plan-home.com/color/quinoa-sw-9102)
- [Sherwin Williams Macadamia](https://plan-home.com/color/macadamia-sw-6142)
- [Sherwin Williams Row House Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/row-house-tan-sw-7689)
- [Behr Hayloft](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hayloft)
- [Sherwin Williams Sawgrass Basket](https://plan-home.com/color/sawgrass-basket-sw-9121)
- [Sherwin Williams Crewel Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/crewel-tan-sw-0011)
- [Behr Practical Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-practical-tan)
- [Benjamin Moore Oat Straw](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-oat-straw-af-340)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Lightweight Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/lightweight-beige-sw-6092)
- [Sherwin Williams Sand Dollar](https://plan-home.com/color/sand-dollar-sw-6099)
- [Sherwin Williams Reliable White](https://plan-home.com/color/reliable-white-sw-6091)
- [Sherwin Williams Porcelain](https://plan-home.com/color/porcelain-sw-0053)
- [Sherwin Williams Sand Beach](https://plan-home.com/color/sand-beach-sw-7529)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Rustic City](https://plan-home.com/color/rustic-city-sw-7699)
- [Sherwin Williams Camelback](https://plan-home.com/color/camelback-sw-6122)
- [Sherwin Williams Safari](https://plan-home.com/color/safari-sw-7697)
- [Sherwin Williams Chamois](https://plan-home.com/color/chamois-sw-6131)
- [Sherwin Williams Empire Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/empire-gold-sw-0012)

## 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/sw6121

## 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.