Whole Wheat 6121 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CDB592, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #CDB592 · 6121
Whole Wheat
48%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Whole Wheat Technical Profile
HEX Code#CDB592
RGB205, 181, 146
Estimated LRV48.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Whole Wheat
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Whole Wheat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whole Wheat are Tropical Tan by Behr (a close digital match), Maize by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Adobe by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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