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Worn Khaki

34%LRV Value
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Worn Khaki 9527 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A69C81, LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mohalla from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Worn Khaki Technical Profile

HEX Code#A69C81
RGB166, 156, 129
LRV33.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Worn Khaki in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Worn 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-WilliamsWorn Khaki
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sMohalla

Mohalla

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Sierra Beige

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Mohalla

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Stone .03

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Blade of Grass

Valspar

Nearly identical

Shiitake Mushroom

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Open Sesame

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Fossil Stone

Behr

Very similar

Khaki Green

PPG

Very similar

Expedition

Kilz

Very similar

Lichen

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Worn Khaki

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Worn Khaki

#A69C81

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A4AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Worn Khaki

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Sierra Beige

Complement

Violet Aura

Worn Khaki Room Palettes

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

Walls

First Star

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Chamois

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Window Pane

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Clematis

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

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Fenland

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Studio Taupe

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Urban Jungle

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Ruskin Room Green

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At Ease Soldier

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More neutral colors from other brands

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

Overcast Sky

Dunn-Edwards · DE5821

#A7B8C4

Love Affair

Benjamin Moore · 1266

#865A5E

Royal Proclamation

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Winter Grass

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#958B6A

Meadowgrass

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#8CA885

Townsend Harbor Brown

Benjamin Moore · HC-64

#644644

Worn Khaki — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Worn Khaki have?
Worn Khaki by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Worn Khaki in your own space before committing.
What colors match Worn Khaki from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Worn Khaki are Mohalla by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sierra Beige by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Mohalla by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Worn 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 Worn Khaki?
Worn Khaki has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.5, 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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