Coriander Powder
Coriander Powder is a versatile Yellow from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 10 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#BA9C75
LRV
35.73
Coriander Powder's Color Strip
Coriander Powder is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Camelback and Baguette. The strip spans from Believable Buff at the lightest end to Craft Paper at the deepest. Strip 141 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Coriander Powder in Real Rooms
Coriander Powder has a medium LRV of 35.73 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, home office, bedroom, dining room, front door, kitchen, mudroom, patio, living room and house.
1 Bathroom Photo
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Coriander Powder has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Coriander Powder — japandi bathroom
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1 Home Office Photo
In a workspace, Coriander Powder helps to reduce "visual noise," allowing your mind to focus on the task at hand. It provides a steady, non-distracting horizon line that is particularly helpful for those in creative or high-concentration fields.
Sherwin-Williams Coriander Powder in a contemporary home office
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1 Bedroom Photo
To use Coriander Powder in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.
A modern luxury bedroom painted in Coriander Powder
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1 Dining Room Photo
For an "all-day" dining room, Coriander Powder is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.
Coriander Powder paint in a art deco dining room
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1 Front Door Photo
The front door is a great place to experiment with higher sheen levels. Coriander Powder in a high-gloss finish creates a mirror-like surface that looks incredibly expensive and traditional, echoing the grand entryways of London or New York.
cottagecore front door featuring Coriander Powder by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Kitchen Photo
The sophisticated undertones of Coriander Powder make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.
Coriander Powder — minimalist kitchen
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1 Mudroom Photo
The depth of Coriander Powder is a secret weapon against the "dirty" look that many light-colored mudrooms eventually suffer from. It retains its freshness and intentionality even when it's not perfectly clean, which is essential for an active family.
Coriander Powder paint in a classy mudroom
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1 Patio Photo
Coriander Powder on a patio or porch provides a sense of "enclosure" even in an open space. It defines the boundaries of the outdoor room, making it feel more private, secure, and ready for relaxation.
contemporary patio featuring Coriander Powder by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Living Room Photo
Coriander Powder anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
A mid century living room painted in Coriander Powder
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1 House Photo
Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Coriander Powder has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.
Coriander Powder color — traditional house inspiration
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Coordinating Colors
Antique White reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 36), opening up a space where Coriander Powder encloses it.
Aged White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 36), opening up a space where Coriander Powder encloses it.
A 7-point LRV gap (36 vs 29) makes Coriander Powder the marginally brighter of the two.
Trim Color
Antique White reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 36), opening up a space where Coriander Powder encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 36 and 34, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 36 vs 36), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 36 and 35, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 37 and 36, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 36 and 33, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 36 vs 33), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 36 and 35, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 36 vs 35), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Coriander Powder reads slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 31), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (40 vs 36) makes Farro the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 36 vs 6, Coriander Powder is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 36 vs 34), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 36 vs 7, Coriander Powder is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 36 vs 11, Coriander Powder is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 36 vs 7, Coriander Powder is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 69 vs 36, Starry Night is decisively the brighter choice.
Coriander Powder reflects far more light (LRV 36 vs 20), opening up a space where Soulful Blue encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Sands Of Time reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Urban Putty reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 36), opening up a space where Coriander Powder encloses it.
Downing Sand reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 36), opening up a space where Coriander Powder encloses it.
Threaded Loom reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 36), opening up a space where Coriander Powder encloses it.
A 3-point LRV gap (39 vs 36) makes Sensational Sand the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Coriander Powder reads slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 31), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Coriander Powder reflects far more light (LRV 36 vs 19), opening up a space where Renwick Golden Oak encloses it.
Coriander Powder reads slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 36 vs 15, Coriander Powder is decisively the brighter choice.
Coriander Powder reads slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 25), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.