Wool Skein 6148 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D9CFBA, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sugar Scrub from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9CFBA · 6148
Wool Skein
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wool Skein Technical Profile
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Wool Skein in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wool Skein in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsWool Skein
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySugar Scrub
Sugar Scrub
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Vintage Ephemera
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Clay Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Toasted Almond
PPG
Nearly identical
Rattan Basket
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mineral Water
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pebblebrook
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bell Tower
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Off-White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Stone .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wool Skein
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wool Skein
#D9CFBA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wool Skein
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wool Skein 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 Wool Skein.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wool Skein — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wool Skein have?
Wool Skein 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 Wool Skein in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wool Skein from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wool Skein are Sugar Scrub by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Vintage Ephemera by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Clay Beige by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wool Skein'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 Wool Skein?
Wool Skein has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wool Skein's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.