Quinoa
Sherwin-Williams Quinoa (9102) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. Its warm classification can bring a gentle glow to the color, particularly beside natural wood and softer whites. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#CFB597LRV
48.52
Quinoa's Color Strip
Quinoa is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Tres Naturale and Farro. The strip spans from Tres Naturale at the lightest end to Über Umber at the deepest. As part of strip 203, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Coordinating Colors
Navajo White reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 49), opening up a space where Quinoa encloses it.
Quinoa reflects far more light (LRV 49 vs 20), opening up a space where Llama Wool encloses it.
Quinoa reflects far more light (LRV 49 vs 31), opening up a space where Honed Soapstone encloses it.
Trim Color
Navajo White reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 49), opening up a space where Quinoa encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 49 vs 48), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 50 and 49, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Row House Tan reads slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 49 and 48, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 49 and 46, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 49 and 48, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 50 and 49, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 49 and 47, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 49 vs 6, Quinoa is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 49 vs 11, Quinoa is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 49 vs 7, Quinoa is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 69 vs 49, Starry Night is decisively the brighter choice.
Quinoa reflects far more light (LRV 49 vs 20), opening up a space where Soulful Blue encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Lightweight Beige reads slightly lighter (LRV 60 vs 49), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Sand Dollar reads slightly lighter (LRV 58 vs 49), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 74 vs 49, Reliable White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 8-point LRV gap (57 vs 49) makes Sand Beach the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Quinoa reflects far more light (LRV 49 vs 34), opening up a space where Woven Wicker encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This muted, warm orange carries the earthy, nourishing quality of its namesake grain, grounding spaces with understated warmth and subtle peachy undertones. A sophisticated choice for dining rooms or studies, it pairs beautifully with creams, warm woods, and terracotta accents for a naturally welcoming atmosphere.