Sherwin-Williams • 6149

Relaxed Khaki

Name: Sherwin-Williams Relaxed Khaki 6149
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Relaxed Khaki is a versatile and reflective Yellow from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 13 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#C8BBA3

LRV

50.47

Light Reflectance Value

50.47

medium

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMuted

Collection

Living Well

Relaxed Khaki's Color Strip

Relaxed Khaki is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Wool Skein and Universal Khaki. The strip spans from Wool Skein at the lightest end to Protégé Bronze at the deepest. Color strip 207 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

C1Wool Skein C2Relaxed Khaki

C3Universal Khaki C4Urban Jungle C5Quiver Tan C6Superior Bronze C7Protégé Bronze

Relaxed Khaki in Real Rooms

Relaxed Khaki has a medium-high LRV of 50.47 — 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 Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, kitchen cabinets, living room and bathroom.

3 Misc Photos

Observe the use of Relaxed Khaki on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.

SW Relaxed Khaki stairs color

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SW 6149 hallway color review

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SW Relaxed Khaki hallway

@houseofinteriorsdesign

3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Relaxed Khaki cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.

SW 6149 kitchen cabinets color review

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SW 6149 kitchen cabinets paint

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SW Relaxed Khaki kitchen cabinets

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1 Living Room Photo

Choosing Relaxed Khaki for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.

SW Relaxed Khaki living room makeover

@lynchpropaint

6 Bathroom Photos

Using Relaxed Khaki on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.