Sherwin-Williams Natural Linen (SW 9109) records 66.42% LRV and 85.7 L*_HK lightness (#DFD3C3, RGB 223/211/195). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=85.11, a*=1.47, b*=9.4, C*=9.51, h°=81.1°) place SW 9109 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Natural Linen (SW 9109) are Behr Parisian Taupe (PWN-42, ΔE=0.52) and Benjamin Moore Brandy Cream (1030, ΔE=1).
Sherwin-Williams Natural Linen (SW 9109, #DFD3C3) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams) | Natural Linen (SW 9109) | #DFD3C3 | 66.42% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Parisian Taupe (PWN-42) | #DFD4C4 | 67% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.52 (98.9%) |
| Behr #2 | Canvas Luggage (N300-2) | #E2D7C6 | 69% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.16 (97.6%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Brandy Cream (1030) | #E2D4C2 | 67.39% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.00 (97.9%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Brandy Cream (CC-60) | #E2D4C2 | 67.39% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.00 (97.9%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.52 match for SW 9109: Parisian Taupe (PWN-42) delivers identical 67% reflectance to SW 9109 with matched C*=9.34 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.16 equivalent for SW 9109: Canvas Luggage (N300-2) delivers +2.6 LRV points lighter than Natural Linen (SW 9109) with matched C*=9.79 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.35 equivalent for SW 9109: Sandstone Cove (730C-2) delivers identical 66% reflectance to SW 9109 with -0.97 softer C*=8.54 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1 equivalent for SW 9109: Brandy Cream (1030) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Natural Linen (SW 9109) with +1.29 higher C*=10.8 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1 equivalent for SW 9109: Brandy Cream (CC-60) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Natural Linen (SW 9109) with +1.29 higher C*=10.8 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1 equivalent for SW 9109: Brandy Cream (OC-4) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Natural Linen (SW 9109) with +1.29 higher C*=10.8 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Natural Linen (#DFD3C3, LRV 66.42%).
Natural Linen (SW 9109, b*=9.4) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
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3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 9109 (2700K shifts to #FCCCA4)
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Code SW 9109 (Natural Linen) reflects 66.42% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Natural Linen (SW 9109) registers J'=87.2, a'=1.26, and b'=6.36 with HSL (34°, 30%, 82%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 85.7 L*_HK. Because SW 9109 carries a*=1.47 red-green and b*=9.4 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.51, Natural Linen projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 9109 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Natural Linen (SW 9109) holds its native #E6D2BB swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 9109 adapts to #EDD0B2; at 3500K halogen, Natural Linen transitions to #F2CFAD; at 3000K residential LED, SW 9109 warms to #F8CDA8; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Natural Linen (SW 9109) settles at #FCCCA4.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Natural Linen (SW 9109, #DFD3C3), Behr Parisian Taupe (PWN-42, #DFD4C4, LRV 67%) scores ΔE2000=0.52 and CAM16=0.4, followed by Canvas Luggage (N300-2, ΔE=1.16). In Benjamin Moore, Brandy Cream (1030, #E2D4C2, LRV 67.39%) achieves ΔE2000=1 ahead of Brandy Cream (CC-60, ΔE=1). Coordinate SW 9109 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Alabaster (SW 7008) trim, Roman Column (SW 7562) hallways, and Gray Area (SW 7052) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Natural Linen.
Sherwin-Williams Natural Linen (SW 9109) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 66.42% (#DFD3C3) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 85.7 L*_HK.
At 66.42% reflectance, Natural Linen (SW 9109) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=85.11) to hold its #DFD3C3 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=85.11, a*=1.47, b*=9.4) classifies Sherwin-Williams Natural Linen (SW 9109) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=9.51 chroma and h°=81.1° hue.
Pair Natural Linen (SW 9109) with North & East Windows for SW 9109 (66.42% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Natural Linen (SW 9109). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 9109 shifts from #DFD3C3 toward #FCCCA4.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Natural Linen (SW 9109, #DFD3C3) are Behr Parisian Taupe (PWN-42, #DFD4C4) at ΔE2000=0.52 and Benjamin Moore Brandy Cream (1030, #E2D4C2) at ΔE2000=1.
Both PWN-42 and 1030 matches are verified against Natural Linen (SW 9109) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Natural Linen (SW 9109, LRV 66.42%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008, #EDEAE0, LRV 82.35%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Alabaster (SW 7008) with Natural Linen (SW 9109) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.