Sherwin Williams

Universal Khaki

SW 6150

Universal Khaki is a warm, mid-toned khaki from Sherwin-Williams with yellow-based undertones that give it an earthy, tan quality. At an LRV of 40, it sits in the medium reflectance range, providing enough depth to register as a definitive color on walls while still reflecting sufficient light for moderately lit rooms. The warm undertone places it between beige and olive territory, and it reads most accurately in rooms with balanced or warm lighting.

It coordinates well with Sherwin-Williams Wool Skein and Canvas Tan for a warm neutral grouping, while Kilim Beige provides a slightly lighter step, and Naval offers a strong cool-toned contrast for accents or cabinetry.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6150

Collection

Southwest Color Scheme 6, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Scheme 1

Universal Khaki in Real Homes (7 Photos)

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Universal Khaki in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Universal Khaki under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Universal Khaki under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

36°

Orange Family

Lightness

65%

Medium

Saturation

21%

Muted

LRV

40.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#B8A992

RGB Decimal

184, 169, 146

RGB Percent

72.2%, 66.3%, 57.3%

HSL

36.3, 21.1%, 64.7%

HSV

36.3, 20.7%, 72.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 8.2%, 20.7%, 27.8%

YIQ

170.9, 16.3, -4.0

XYZ

39.14, 40.64, 32.98

CIE Lab

69.92, 1.64, 13.84

CIE Luv

69.92, 10.52, 18.97

Hunter Lab

63.75, 1.49, 11.37

Decimal

12102034

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Universal Khaki Stony Creek Ramblin Man Favorite Fudge

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Universal Khaki Accessible Beige Toque White Snowbound

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Universal Khaki Innuendo Tranquil Pond Angelic Blue

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Universal Khaki Bahia Grass Dressy Rose Rolling Glen

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Universal Khaki Dressy Rose Cinder Rose Decanting

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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