Sherwin-Williams • 6150

Universal Khaki

Name: Sherwin-Williams Universal Khaki 6150
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Often used for its versatile qualities, Universal Khaki 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 5 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

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LRV

40.64

Light Reflectance Value

40.64

medium

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMuted

Universal Khaki's Color Strip

Universal Khaki is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Relaxed Khaki and Urban Jungle. The strip spans from Wool Skein at the lightest end to Protégé Bronze at the deepest. Strip 207 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.

C1Wool Skein C2Relaxed Khaki C3Universal Khaki

C4Urban Jungle C5Quiver Tan C6Superior Bronze C7Protégé Bronze

Universal Khaki in Real Rooms

Universal Khaki has a medium-high LRV of 40.64 — 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 and house.

3 Misc Photos

These "miscellaneous" applications of Universal Khaki prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.

Stairs

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Sw 6150 Hallway

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Sw Universal Khaki Hallway

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2 House Photos

On the exterior, Universal Khaki holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.