Cool Beige 9086 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C6B5A7, LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Jitney from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C6B5A7 · 9086
Cool Beige
48%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cool Beige Technical Profile
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Cool Beige in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cool Beige in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCool Beige
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallJitney
Jitney
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Grey Mauve
PPG
Nearly identical
Beach Party
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bare Titanium
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Clean Sweep
Valspar
Nearly identical
Coral Clay
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Knitting Basket
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Armadillo
Behr
Nearly identical
Baguette
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Staccato Mauve
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cool Beige
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool Beige
#C6B5A7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAB85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool Beige
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool Beige 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 Cool Beige.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cool Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool Beige have?
Cool Beige by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cool Beige in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cool Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Beige are Jitney by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Grey Mauve by PPG (a near-identical match), Beach Party by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cool Beige'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 Cool Beige?
Cool Beige has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.8, 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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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 Cool Beige's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.