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Studio Beige

46%LRV Value
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Studio Beige 9602 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C1B2A1, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grayed Pebble from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Studio Beige Technical Profile

HEX Code#C1B2A1
RGB193, 178, 161
LRV45.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Studio Beige in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Studio 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-WilliamsStudio Beige
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyGrayed Pebble

Grayed Pebble

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Steveareno Beige

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Discover

PPG

Nearly identical

Canyon View

Behr

Nearly identical

Yorkshire Tan

Kilz

Nearly identical

Ivory Brown

Valspar

Nearly identical

Jitney

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Beach Party

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Delicate Honeysweet

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Pismo

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Studio Beige

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Studio Beige

#C1B2A1

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ACAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Studio Beige

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Discover

Complement

Sterling Silver

Studio Beige Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

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Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Smokehouse

Pop

Spiced Cider

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

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Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Cilantro

Pop

Gentian

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

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Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Raging Sea

Pop

Dazzle

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Studio Beige.

Sand Dune

Sherwin-Williams · 6086

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Barcelona Beige

Sherwin-Williams · 7530

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Analytical Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7051

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Temperate Taupe

Sherwin-Williams · 6037

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Beach House

Sherwin-Williams · 7518

#C9B29C

Techno Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 6170

#BFB9AA

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Sandlot Gray

Benjamin Moore · 2107-50

#BEB0A7

Thunder Bay

PPG · 1144-2

#CBD9D7

Verdigris

Benjamin Moore · 685

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Outer Boundary

Dunn-Edwards · DE6021

#654846

Artichoke Leaf

PPG · 70YY 34/180

#A6A281

Pitch Blue

Farrow & Ball · 220

#636E8F

Studio Beige — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Studio Beige have?
Studio Beige by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Studio Beige in your own space before committing.
What colors match Studio Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Studio Beige are Grayed Pebble by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Steveareno Beige by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Discover by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Studio 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 Studio Beige?
Studio Beige has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.8, 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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