Khaki Shade
Khaki Shade 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 6 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#C0AF97
LRV
44.32
Khaki Shade's Color Strip
Khaki Shade is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Windsor Greige and San Antonio Sage. The strip spans from Sand Beach at the lightest end to San Antonio Sage at the deepest. Strip 285 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Khaki Shade in Real Rooms
Khaki Shade has a medium-high LRV of 44.32 — 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 Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a home office and living room.
2 Home Office Photos
The psychology of home office color matters more than most people acknowledge. Khaki Shade is calm without being inert — it creates the kind of visual quiet that supports sustained focus. Lean into darker wood tones; avoid white furniture, which will compete for attention.
Walls in Khaki Shade create a warm, productive atmosphere for home office work.
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Office walls painted in Khaki Shade provide an inviting backdrop for focused work.
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4 Living Room Photos
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Khaki Shade. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Living room walls in Khaki Shade bring warmth and depth to the gathering space.
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Walls painted in Khaki Shade deliver a balanced, sophisticated neutral tone.
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Living room walls in Khaki Shade create an earthy, welcoming environment.
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Walls finished in Khaki Shade establish warmth without overwhelming the room.
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