Wool Skein 6148 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D9CFBA, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #D9CFBA · 6148
Wool Skein
63%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Wool Skein Technical Profile
HEX Code#D9CFBA
RGB217, 207, 186
Estimated LRV62.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Sugar Scrub
Dutch Boy
#D9CFBA
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Vintage Ephemera
Dunn-Edwards
#D8CEB9
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Clay Beige
Benjamin Moore
#D9CFBB
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Toasted Almond
PPG
#DACFBA
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Rattan Basket
Valspar
#DACFBB
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Mineral Water
Vista Paint
#DDD2BD
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Pebblebrook
Hirshfield's
#D8D0BC
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Bell Tower
Behr
#D9CDB7
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Pale Gold
Kilz
#DCD0B8
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Off-White
Farrow & Ball
#E0D5BE
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Stone .01
Colorhouse
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Colors That Work With Wool Skein
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Wool Skein from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wool Skein are Sugar Scrub by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Vintage Ephemera by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Clay Beige by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Wool Skein's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.