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Sherwin Williams Beige (SW 2859) Paint Color


Color Name: Beige (SW 2859)
Hex Color Code: #DFC8B5
RGB Color Code: RGB(223, 200, 181)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 10.3%, 18.8%, 12.5%
Color Family (Hue): Beige





About Beige (SW 2859) color - its meaning and example


What color is Beige (SW 2859)?

Beige (SW 2859) color belongs to the Beige color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Beige (SW 2859) is #DFC8B5, and the RGB color code is RGB(223, 200, 181).

In the RGB color model, Beige (SW 2859) has a red value of 223, a green value of 200, and a blue value of 181. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.3% magenta, 18.8% yellow, and 12.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.1° (degrees), 39.6 % saturation, and 79.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Beige (SW 2859) has a hue of 27.1° (degrees), 18.8 % saturation and 87.5 % brightness/value.


Beige (SW 2859) is cool or warm?

The color Beige (SW 2859) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Beige (SW 2859)?

Beige (SW 2859) has an LRV of nearly 60. By LRV value, it is a light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Beige (SW 2859)

Light Color


Compare LRV 60 of Beige (SW 2859) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 60 puts Sherwin Williams Beige (SW 2859) paint color in the lighter category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Beige (SW 2859) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(223, 200, 181)
Red
223 (87.5%)
Green
200 (78.4%)
Blue
181 (71.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.31%
Yellow
18.83%
Key
12.55%

HSL

HSL(27.14deg, 39.6 %, 79.2 %)

Hue
27.14°
Saturation
39.62 %.
Lightness
79.22 %.

RYB

RYB(27, 61, 30)
Red
27 (10.4%)
Yellow
61 (23.9%)
Blue
30 (11.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
27.14°
Saturation
18.83 %.
Brightness / Value
87.45 %.

HWB

H: 27.14°

W: 70.98 %

B: 12.55 %

XYZ

X : 59.43

Y : 60.33

Z : 52.23

YXY

Y1 : 60.33

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 12.55%

M : 21.57%

Y : 29.02%


LRV

~ 60.3 %

Munsell Color System

2.1Y 8.1/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 82.02

A : 5.05

B : 12.44

CIE-Lch

L : 82.02

C : 13.42

H : 67.89

CIE-Luv

L : 82.02

U : 15.13

V : 17.06

Hunter-Lab

L : 77.67

A : 0.64

B : 14.5






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Beige (SW 2859) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Beige (SW 2859) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#DBC1AA
Coffee Foam
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
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Nude Pink
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Beige (SW 2859) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Beige (SW 2859) to Pantone PMS


#E1C5AE
PANTONE 4043 C
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#E0C6AD
PANTONE 4685 C
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
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PANTONE 2310 C
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#E7CEB5
PANTONE 2309 C
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Beige (SW 2859) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Beige (SW 2859) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Beige (SW 2859) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Beige (SW 2859) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Beige (SW 2859) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Beige (SW 2859) to British Standard 4800


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#F5DBD4
BS 04-E-49 - Petal
ΔE - 7.76 (92.2% similar)


RAL Classic


Beige (SW 2859) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Beige (SW 2859) to RAL Classic


#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)
#E9E0D2
RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 7.65 (92.4% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.98 (92.0% similar)





Paint similar to Beige (SW 2859) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Beige (SW 2859) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Beige (SW 2859) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Beige (SW 2859) to Sherwin Williams


#DFC8B5
Beige (SW 2859)
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#DCC7B3
Playa Arenosa (SW 9094)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#E6D0BD
Pueblo (SW 7711)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#D7C5B3
Sand Dollar (SW 6099)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Beige (SW 2859) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Beige (SW 2859) to Benjamin Moore


#E0C8B6
Basking Ridge Beige (1158)
ΔE - 0.74 (99.3% similar)
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Boudoir (AF-190)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#D7C2AD
King Arthur's Court (1081)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#DAC0AA
Burlap (2163-50)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Beige (SW 2859) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Beige (SW 2859) to Dunn-Edwards


#E1CBB6
Practical Tan (DE 6115)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#E2C4AF
Gypsum Rose (DET 452)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#E2CAAF
You're Blushing (DET 446)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#DDC5AA
Cliff's View (DEC 720)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)





Behr


Beige (SW 2859) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Beige (SW 2859) to Behr


#DDC5AF
Bali Sand (N250-2A)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
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Tapestry Beige (S210-2)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#DAC2AF
Artisan Tea (S220-2)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#E3C8B1
Mesquite Powder (S230-2)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Beige (SW 2859) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Beige (SW 2859) to PPG Paints


#DBC8B6
Cocoa Cream (PPG1079-3)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#E2C7B6
Birthday Suit (PPG1071-3)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#E8CBB4
Maple Granola (PPG16-25)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#EBCCB9
Scotchtone (PPG1069-2)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)


Valspar


Beige (SW 2859) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Beige (SW 2859) to Valspar


#DAC1AA
Vanilla Iced Coffee (P084)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#D4BFAC
Warm Alpaca (V131-2)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#D5C2AE
Cocoa Dust (T576)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#DAC0B0
Alpaca Mittens (T534)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Beige (SW 2859) - #DFC8B5 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams Beige (SW 2859) - #DFC8B5 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#DFC8B5
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#C67B57
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