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Pavilion Beige

Often used for its versatile qualities, Pavilion Beige remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to perfect for adding character to any space. We've gathered 13 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#C5B6A4

LRV

47.97

Light Reflectance Value
47.97
medium
Temperaturewarm
SaturationMuted

Pavilion Beige's Color Strip

Pavilion Beige is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Dhurrie Beige and Threshold Taupe. The strip spans from Rivers Edge at the lightest end to Tiki Hut at the deepest. Strip 250 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.

Pavilion Beige in Real Rooms

Pavilion Beige has a medium-high LRV of 47.97 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, kitchen, living room, dining room and house.

Color Strip 250

4 Misc Photos

Note how Pavilion Beige is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.

SW Pavilion Beige stairs

Staircase in Pavilion Beige creates warm, welcoming neutral tones.

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SW Pavilion Beige wall paint

Walls in Pavilion Beige deliver a warm, versatile neutral backdrop.

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Sherwin Williams Pavilion Beige Wall Paint

Walls finished in Pavilion Beige establish a soft, inviting neutral tone.

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Sw 7512 Wall Paint

This warm Pavilion Beige tone works beautifully on any wall surface.

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1 Kitchen Photo

Kitchens are often the nosiest rooms in the house; Pavilion Beige provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.

SW Pavilion Beige kitchen

Kitchen painted in Pavilion Beige brings soft, warm beige neutrality.

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4 Living Room Photos

Pavilion Beige 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.

Sherwin Williams Pavilion Beige Living Room

Soft walls in Pavilion Beige create a warm, inviting living room atmosphere.

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Living Room

Living room walls painted in Pavilion Beige complement natural light beautifully.

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Pavilion Beige Living Room

Neutral Pavilion Beige walls provide a calm backdrop for living room furnishings.

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SW Pavilion Beige living room fireplace

Fireplace wall painted in Pavilion Beige anchors the cozy living room design.

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1 Dining Room Photo

Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Pavilion Beige does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.

Sw Pavilion Beige Dining Room

Dining room walls wrapped in Pavilion Beige enhance the space's elegant warmth.

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3 House Photos

Pavilion Beige on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.

SW Pavilion Beige house exterior

Home exterior clad in Pavilion Beige offers classic, timeless curb appeal.

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SW Pavilion Beige house exterior

Siding painted in Pavilion Beige blends seamlessly with natural landscaping.

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SW Pavilion Beige house exterior

House painted in Pavilion Beige creates a welcoming, sophisticated exterior aesthetic.

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Color Codes

HEX#C5B6A4
RGB197, 182, 164
HSL33° 22% 71%
CMYK0 8 17 23
CIE LabL: 74.8 a: 2.3 b: NaN
XYZX: NaN Y: NaN Z: NaN
Strip250 pos. C4