PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #D7C5AE • LRV 57.71% • CIE D65 2°•
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: SW 6106
Official Sherwin-Williams Fan DeckSW 6106
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Kilim Beige
Rich Yellow-Cream
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
215, 197, 174
LRV REFLECTANCE
57.71%
HK LIGHTNESS
81.3 L*
Sherwin-Williams Official CatalogFamily: Beige & Cream • Code SW 6106

Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige (SW 6106) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ SHERWIN-WILLIAMS #SW 6106 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige (SW 6106) records 57.71% LRV and 81.3 L*_HK lightness (#D7C5AE, RGB 215/197/174). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=80.42, a*=2.62, b*=13.83, C*=14.08, h°=79.3°) place SW 6106 in the Rich Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Kilim Beige (SW 6106) are Behr Lentil (N270-2, ΔE=1.13) and Benjamin Moore Adobe Beige (1128, ΔE=0.89).

1. LRV INDEX
57.71%
Medium-Light Balanced
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Rich Yellow-Cream
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
14.08
Rich Chromatic Saturation
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
79.3°
CIELAB L* 80.42 a* 2.62 b* 13.83
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for SW 6106 (57.71% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6106 (2700K shifts to #F2BE92)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Kilim Beige (SW 6106)
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Kilim Beige (SW 6106)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige (SW 6106)

Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige (SW 6106, #D7C5AE) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.

Role / BrandPaint Color Name & CodeHEX CodeLRV %Undertone ProfileCIE ΔE 2000
SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams)Kilim Beige (SW 6106)#D7C5AE57.71%Rich Yellow-Cream0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Lentil (N270-2)#DCC8B060%Rich Yellow-CreamΔE 1.13 (97.6%)
Behr #2Baja (PPU7-8)#D2C1A954.97%Rich Yellow-CreamΔE 1.30 (97.3%)
Benjamin Moore #1Adobe Beige (1128)#D8C4AB57.32%Rich Yellow-CreamΔE 0.89 (98.1%)
Benjamin Moore #2Adobe Beige (AC-7)#D8C4AB57.32%Rich Yellow-CreamΔE 0.89 (98.1%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6106#D7C5AE • LRV 57.71%
MATCH #1: Behr N270-2#DCC8B0 • LRV 60%
Behr Lentil (N270-2)
Rich Yellow-Cream • 97.6% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.13CAM16: 1.29

Cross-room ΔE=1.13 equivalent for SW 6106: Lentil (N270-2) delivers +2.3 LRV points lighter than Kilim Beige (SW 6106) with +0.83 higher C*=14.91 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6106#D7C5AE • LRV 57.71%
MATCH #2: Behr PPU7-8#D2C1A9 • LRV 54.97%
Behr Baja (PPU7-8)
Rich Yellow-Cream • 97.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.30CAM16: 1.54

Cross-room ΔE=1.3 equivalent for SW 6106: Baja (PPU7-8) delivers -2.7 LRV points deeper than Kilim Beige (SW 6106) with matched C*=14.42 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6106#D7C5AE • LRV 57.71%
MATCH #3: Behr PPF-32#D1C1AA • LRV 55%
Behr Light Rattan (PPF-32)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.43CAM16: 1.63

Cross-room ΔE=1.43 equivalent for SW 6106: Light Rattan (PPF-32) delivers -2.7 LRV points deeper than Kilim Beige (SW 6106) with matched C*=13.75 saturation.

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6106#D7C5AE • LRV 57.71%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore 1128#D8C4AB • LRV 57.32%
Benjamin Moore Adobe Beige (1128)
Rich Yellow-Cream • 98.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.89CAM16: 0.80

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.89 match for SW 6106: Adobe Beige (1128) delivers identical 57.32% reflectance to SW 6106 with +1.35 higher C*=15.43 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6106#D7C5AE • LRV 57.71%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore AC-7#D8C4AB • LRV 57.32%
Benjamin Moore Adobe Beige (AC-7)
Rich Yellow-Cream • 98.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.89CAM16: 0.80

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.89 match for SW 6106: Adobe Beige (AC-7) delivers identical 57.32% reflectance to SW 6106 with +1.35 higher C*=15.43 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 6106#D7C5AE • LRV 57.71%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore 1122#DAC5AC • LRV 58.13%
Benjamin Moore Cocoa Sand (1122)
Rich Yellow-Cream • 97.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.19CAM16: 1.00

Cross-room ΔE=1.19 equivalent for SW 6106: Cocoa Sand (1122) delivers identical 58.13% reflectance to SW 6106 with +1.54 higher C*=15.62 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige (SW 6106)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Kilim Beige (#D7C5AE, LRV 57.71%).

LRV 92.71%
Ceiling for SW 6106
High Reflective White
SW 7757
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 82.53%
Trim for SW 6106
Ceiling Bright White
SW 7007
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 57.71%
Kilim Beige (SW 6106) Wall
Kilim Beige
SW 6106
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 79.71%
Adjoining Room (SW 6106)
Décor White
SW 7559
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 86.47%
Accent / Millwork (SW 6106)
Honied White
SW 7106
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for SW 6106 (57.71% LRV)

Kilim Beige (SW 6106, b*=13.83) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Kilim Beige (SW 6106)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6106 (2700K shifts to #F2BE92)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Sherwin-Williams Alternatives to SW 6106

Need Kilim Beige (SW 6106, LRV 57.71%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #D7C5AE:

Lighter than SW 6106 (+LRV)
Stucco (SW 7569)
LRV 63.63% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#DCCFBA
ΔE 3.08
Deeper than SW 6106 (-LRV)
Nantucket Dune (SW 7527)
LRV 53.82% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#D0BFAA
ΔE 1.68
Warmer than SW 6106 (+b*)
Tres Naturale (SW 9101)
LRV 59.4% • Rich Yellow-Cream
#DCC7AD
ΔE 1.42
Cooler than SW 6106 (-b*)
Sand Dollar (SW 6099)
LRV 57.88% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#D7C5B3
ΔE 2.1
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige (SW 6106) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.

Net Paintable Area: 360 sq.ft.
REAL-TIME ESTIMATOR RESULT
2.1 Gallons Calculated
Buy 3 Gallons (for ~360 sq.ft.)
Field Contractor SpecificationCSI MASTERFORMAT 09 91 23
Manufacturer & Code:
Sherwin-Williams #SW 6106
Color Reference Name:
Kilim Beige
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
57.71% • Rich Yellow-Cream
Sherwin-Williams #SW 6106 • #D7C5AE • LRV 57.71%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige (SW 6106)

Code SW 6106 (Kilim Beige) reflects 57.71% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige (SW 6106) registers J'=83.0, a'=2.29, and b'=8.93 with HSL (34°, 34%, 76%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 81.3 L*_HK. Because SW 6106 carries a*=2.62 red-green and b*=13.83 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=14.08, Kilim Beige projects a warm rich yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6106 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Kilim Beige (SW 6106) holds its native #DEC4A6 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6106 adapts to #E4C29F; at 3500K halogen, Kilim Beige transitions to #E8C19A; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6106 warms to #EEBF95; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Kilim Beige (SW 6106) settles at #F2BE92.

When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige (SW 6106, #D7C5AE), Behr Lentil (N270-2, #DCC8B0, LRV 60%) scores ΔE2000=1.13 and CAM16=1.29, followed by Baja (PPU7-8, ΔE=1.3). In Benjamin Moore, Adobe Beige (1128, #D8C4AB, LRV 57.32%) achieves ΔE2000=0.89 ahead of Adobe Beige (AC-7, ΔE=0.89). Coordinate SW 6106 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) trim, Décor White (SW 7559) hallways, and Honied White (SW 7106) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige (SW 6106)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige.

SPEC 01LRV 57.71% & H-K 81.3

What is the LRV of Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige (SW 6106)?

Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige (SW 6106) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 57.71% (#D7C5AE) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 81.3 L*_HK.

At 57.71% reflectance, Kilim Beige (SW 6106) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=80.42) to hold its #D7C5AE color in bright sun.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6106
SPEC 02CIELAB L*80.42 a*2.62 b*13.83

What undertones does Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige (SW 6106) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=80.42, a*=2.62, b*=13.83) classifies Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige (SW 6106) as a Warm Rich Yellow-Cream with C*=14.08 chroma and h°=79.3° hue.

Pair Kilim Beige (SW 6106) with North & East Windows for SW 6106 (57.71% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Kilim Beige (SW 6106). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6106 shifts from #D7C5AE toward #F2BE92.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6106
SPEC 03SW 6106 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige (SW 6106)?

Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige (SW 6106, #D7C5AE) are Behr Lentil (N270-2, #DCC8B0) at ΔE2000=1.13 and Benjamin Moore Adobe Beige (1128, #D8C4AB) at ΔE2000=0.89.

Both N270-2 and 1128 matches are verified against Kilim Beige (SW 6106) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6106
SPEC 04SW 6106 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige (SW 6106)?

Alongside Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige (SW 6106, LRV 57.71%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, #E9EBE7, LRV 82.53%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) with Kilim Beige (SW 6106) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 6106