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Sherwin Williams Cargo Pants SW7738

Cargo Pants

Sherwin Williams

SW7738

About Cargo Pants by Sherwin Williams

Cargo Pants SW7738 by Sherwin Williams is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 56% and hue near 43° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 55.5%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #cdc4ae

RGB: 205, 196, 174

Hue43°

Saturation24%

Lightness74%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Cargo Pants from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Cargo Pants looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Cargo Pants SW7738 a warm or cool color?
Cargo Pants by Sherwin Williams is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Cargo Pants?
Cargo Pants sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 43°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Cargo Pants?
Brightness is about 56%. Saturation is around 24%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 74%. Hue is close to 43°. The hex value is #cdc4ae. The RGB value is 205, 196, 174.
Is Cargo Pants better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Cargo Pants has brightness around 56%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Cargo Pants?
You can match Cargo Pants with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Cargo Pants work best in a home?
Cargo Pants works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Cargo Pants compare to a pure white paint?
Cargo Pants is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Cargo Pants in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Cargo Pants in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Cargo Pants. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Cargo Pants. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.