Sherwin-Williams Serengeti Grass: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 32

Serengeti Grass (SW 9116) is a mid-tone beige from Sherwin-Williams with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 31.5 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Sauteed Mushroom (98% match).

Compare Serengeti Grass with other brands

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LRV

31.5 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9116

HEX

#AB9579

RGB

171, 149, 121

HSL

34°, 23%, 57%

Family

Beiges

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Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

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San Antonio Sage Sherwin-Williams · SW 7731 · LRV 31

Craftsman Brown Sherwin-Williams · SW 2835 · LRV 31

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Serengeti Grass FAQ

What undertone does Serengeti Grass have?

Serengeti Grass is a mid-tone beige with a strong yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Serengeti Grass?

Serengeti Grass has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 31.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Serengeti Grass in other brands?

Glidden: Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5), 98%; Valspar: Wild Mushroom (3007-9C), 97%; PPG: Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Great Plains Gold (1077), 96%; Behr: Hidden Treasure (N300-5), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Saddle Up (DET690), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Double Latte (HGSW9108), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Dead Salmon (No. 28), 84%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Serengeti Grass?

The HEX code of Serengeti Grass (SW 9116) is #AB9579, RGB 171, 149, 121. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.