Khaki Shade YL-W11 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D5CDAF, LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Abingdon Putty from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D5CDAF · YL-W11
Khaki Shade
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Khaki Shade Technical Profile
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Khaki Shade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Khaki Shade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrKhaki Shade
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreAbingdon Putty
Abingdon Putty
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Farm Eggs
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Platinum Sage
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ecru Wealth
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Shy Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Stone Hearth
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Montezuma
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Garden Moss
Kilz
Nearly identical
Rice Paddy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Stone .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
String
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Khaki Shade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Khaki Shade
#D5CDAF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Khaki Shade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Khaki Shade Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Khaki Shade.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Khaki Shade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Khaki Shade have?
Khaki Shade by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Khaki Shade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Khaki Shade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Khaki Shade are Abingdon Putty by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Farm Eggs by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Flowering Herbs by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Khaki Shade's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Khaki Shade?
Khaki Shade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Khaki Shade's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.