Shiitake 9173 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C8BCAB, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stonington from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C8BCAB · 9173
Shiitake
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Shiitake Technical Profile
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Shiitake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shiitake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsShiitake
Nearly identical
PPGStonington
Stonington
PPG
Nearly identical
Matrix
Behr
Nearly identical
Roasted Macadamia
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Stone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Birchwood
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Portobello
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bamboo Beach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Freshly Baked
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ellipsis
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Soft Leather
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shiitake
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Shiitake.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shiitake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shiitake have?
Shiitake by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Shiitake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shiitake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shiitake are Stonington by PPG (a near-identical match), Matrix by Behr (a near-identical match), Roasted Macadamia by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
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 Shiitake's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.