Cool Beige
Often used for its versatile qualities, Cool Beige remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 1 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#C6B5A7
LRV
48.07
Cool Beige's Color Strip
Cool Beige is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Touch of Sand and Smoky Beige. The strip spans from Touch of Sand at the lightest end to Half-Caff at the deepest. Color strip 199 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Cool Beige in Real Rooms
Cool Beige has a medium-high LRV of 48.07 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Orange family, the photos below show it applied in a living room.
1 Living Room Photo
Cool Beige works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.
Living room walls in neutral Cool Beige brighten the entire space.
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