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Sherwin Williams Cool Beige SW9086

Cool Beige

Sherwin Williams

SW9086

About Cool Beige by Sherwin Williams

Cool Beige SW9086 by Sherwin Williams is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 48% and hue near 27° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 47.8%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #c6b5a7

RGB: 198, 181, 167

Hue27°

Saturation21%

Lightness72%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Cool Beige 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 Cool Beige looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Cool Beige SW9086 a warm or cool color?
Cool Beige 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 Cool Beige?
Cool Beige sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 27°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Cool Beige?
Brightness is about 48%. Saturation is around 21%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 72%. Hue is close to 27°. The hex value is #c6b5a7. The RGB value is 198, 181, 167.
Is Cool Beige better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Cool Beige has brightness around 48%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Cool Beige?
You can match Cool Beige 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 Cool Beige work best in a home?
Cool Beige 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 Cool Beige compare to a pure white paint?
Cool Beige 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 Cool Beige 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 Cool Beige 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 Cool Beige. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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