Camelback 6122 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C5AA85, estimated LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Suncoast from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #C5AA85 · 6122
Camelback
42%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Camelback Technical Profile
HEX Code#C5AA85
RGB197, 170, 133
Estimated LRV42.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#C5AA85
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#C3A781
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Toasted Grain
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#C5A986
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#C8AC89
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#C0A480
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Only Yesterday
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#C9B08A
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Fiddlesticks
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#C9AA87
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Colors That Work With Camelback
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Camelback
#C5AA85
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAF83
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Camelback
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Camelback 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
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Camelback — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Camelback have?
Camelback by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Camelback from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Camelback are Suncoast by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Brunswick Beige by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Toasted Grain by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Camelback'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 Camelback?
Camelback has a estimated lightness value of 42.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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