Ref. #CDC4AE · 7738
Cargo Pants
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cargo Pants Technical Profile
What color is Cargo Pants? It's a light warm beige with the hex code #CDC4AE. Colors similar to Cargo Pants include Hirshfield's Cantera, Vista Paint Cantera, Benjamin Moore Grant Beige. Cargo Pants has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 56, Cargo Pants sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Cargo Pants pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Cargo Pants
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cargo Pants
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cargo Pants
#CDC4AE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cargo Pants
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cargo Pants 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Cargo Pants.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cargo Pants — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cargo Pants have?
Cargo Pants by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the beige color family.
What colors match Cargo Pants from other brands?
The closest matches are Cantera by Hirshfield's (#CEC5AF), Cantera by Vista Paint (#CDC5AF), Grant Beige by Benjamin Moore (#CFC6B1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cargo Pants?
Cargo Pants has an LRV of 55.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cargo Pants's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.