Shiitake 9173 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C8BCAB, estimated LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stonington from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #C8BCAB · 9173
Shiitake
51%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Shiitake Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8BCAB
RGB200, 188, 171
Estimated LRV51.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Compare alternatives to Shiitake
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Stonington
PPG
#C8BCAB
Close digital match
Matrix
Behr
#CABDAB
Close digital match
Roasted Macadamia
Farrow & Ball
#C6BAAA
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Stone
Benjamin Moore
#C5BBAB
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Birchwood
Dunn-Edwards
#CCBEAC
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Portobello
Kilz
#C4BAAB
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Bamboo Beach
Vista Paint
#CABCA8
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Freshly Baked
Valspar
#C7BAA6
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Ellipsis
Dutch Boy
#CBC0AD
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Soft Leather
Hirshfield's
#C5BAA6
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Colors That Work With Shiitake
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shiitake
#C8BCAB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shiitake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shiitake 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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Shiitake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shiitake have?
Shiitake by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Shiitake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shiitake are Stonington by PPG (a close digital match), Matrix by Behr (a close digital match), Roasted Macadamia by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Shiitake'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 Shiitake?
Shiitake has a estimated lightness value of 51.2, 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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