Whole Wheat 6121 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CDB592, LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tropical Tan from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CDB592 · 6121
Whole Wheat
48%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Whole Wheat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Whole Wheat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsWhole Wheat
Nearly identical
BehrTropical Tan
Tropical Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Maize
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Adobe
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hazy Earth
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fairway Oaks
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cookie Crumb
PPG
Nearly identical
Only Yesterday
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
October Harvest
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pale Ale
Kilz
Very similar
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Whole Wheat
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whole Wheat
#CDB592
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABB082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whole Wheat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whole Wheat 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 Whole Wheat.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Whole Wheat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whole Wheat have?
Whole Wheat by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Whole Wheat in your own space before committing.
What colors match Whole Wheat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whole Wheat are Tropical Tan by Behr (a near-identical match), Maize by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Adobe by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Whole Wheat'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 Whole Wheat?
Whole Wheat has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.1, 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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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 Whole Wheat's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.