Quinoa 9102 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CFB597, estimated LRV 49 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Slopes from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #CFB597 · 9102
Quinoa
49%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Quinoa Technical Profile
HEX Code#CFB597
RGB207, 181, 151
Estimated LRV48.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Compare alternatives to Quinoa
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Slopes
Dunn-Edwards
#D2B698
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Washed Khaki
Vista Paint
#D3B798
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Summer Straw Hat
Dutch Boy
#CBB294
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Maple Leaf
Valspar
#CEB499
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Happy Trails
PPG
#CDB69B
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Sepia Filter
Behr
#CBB499
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Lingerie
Benjamin Moore
#D5B696
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Crowned One
Hirshfield's
#D4B597
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Tea With Cream
Kilz
#D1BBA2
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Oxford Stone
Farrow & Ball
#D6C2AC
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Colors That Work With Quinoa
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Quinoa
#CFB597
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEB082
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Quinoa
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Quinoa 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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Quinoa — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Quinoa have?
Quinoa 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 Quinoa from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Quinoa are Slopes by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Washed Khaki by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Summer Straw Hat by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Quinoa'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 Quinoa?
Quinoa has a estimated lightness value of 48.5, 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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