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Universal Khaki

41%LRV Value
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Universal Khaki 6150 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B8A992, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Khaki-Ed from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Universal Khaki Technical Profile

HEX Code#B8A992
RGB184, 169, 146
LRV40.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Universal Khaki in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Universal Khaki in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsUniversal Khaki
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyKhaki-Ed

Khaki-Ed

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Nile Sand

Behr

Nearly identical

Oyster Shoal

Valspar

Nearly identical

Palm Springs Tan

PPG

Nearly identical

Light Gray

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Rocky Beach

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Iced Mocha

Kilz

Nearly identical

Sedge

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Egyptian Sand

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Delicate Honeysweet

Vista Paint

Very similar

Metal .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Universal Khaki

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Universal Khaki

#B8A992

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A9AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Universal Khaki

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Smoky Beige

Complement

Blue

Universal Khaki Room Palettes

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

Walls

Grey Heron

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Spiced Cider

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Window Pane

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gentian

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sapphire

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Universal Khaki.

Svelte Sage

Sherwin-Williams · 6164

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Emerging Taupe

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Antler Velvet

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Glamour

Sherwin-Williams · 6031

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Sawgrass Basket

Sherwin-Williams · 9121

#C3B090

Tamarind

Sherwin-Williams · 7538

#C0A588

More beige colors from other brands

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

Poseidon’s Beard

Vista Paint · 0419

#DAD6C7

Baja Dunes

Benjamin Moore · 997

#B8AB9B

Dust Bunny

PPG · PPG1000-1

#D1CABE

Chimayo Sage

PPG · 60YY 44/110

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Moonbeam

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR03

#C8BDB2

Stonewashed

Behr · PPU8-15

#DCD6C6

Universal Khaki — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Universal Khaki have?
Universal Khaki 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 Universal Khaki in your own space before committing.
What colors match Universal Khaki from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Universal Khaki are Khaki-Ed by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Nile Sand by Behr (a near-identical match), Safari Vest by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Universal Khaki'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 Universal Khaki?
Universal Khaki has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.6, 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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