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Sherwin-Williams Shiitake

SW 9173 · #C8BCAB · LRV 51.2

Compare with other brands: Glidden Stonington is a 100% match

Shiitake (SW 9173) is a mid-tone beige from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 51.2 (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 Stonington (100% match).

Compare Shiitake with other brands

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LRV

51.2 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9173

HEX

#C8BCAB

RGB

200, 188, 171

HSL

35°, 21%, 73%

Family

Beiges

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Shiitake FAQ

What undertone does Shiitake have?

Shiitake is a mid-tone beige with a moderate 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 Shiitake?

Shiitake has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 51.2 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 Shiitake in other brands?

Glidden: Stonington (PPG15-25), 100%; PPG: Stonington (PPG15-25), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Stone Hearth (CC-490), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Stony Ground (No. 211), 98%; Behr: Creamy Mushroom (PPU5-13), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Birchwood (DEC752), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Naturel (HGSW7542), 97%; Valspar: Oatbran (6006-1B), 96%. 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 Shiitake?

The HEX code of Shiitake (SW 9173) is #C8BCAB, RGB 200, 188, 171. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.