Paint Color Lab Natural Linen SW 9109
Sherwin-Williams Natural Linen (SW 9109) has an LRV of 66; Behr Spanish Sand (OR-W07) is its closest match at ΔE 1.5.
- LRV
- 66light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Warm (yellow)calculated from Lab
- Hex
- #DFD3C3
- RGB
- 223, 211, 195
- CIE Lab
- 85.1 / 1.5 / 9.4D65, from hex
- Depth
- Light
Closest matches to Natural Linen in other brands
Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE). Under 1 is near-identical; under 2 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
| Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE 2000 | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Sand Behr OR-W07 | Behr | 64 | 1.5 | very close |
| Warm Putty Valspar 6006-1A | Valspar | 64.8 | 1.9 | very close |
| Aged Beige Behr PPU7-09 | Behr | 63 | 2.2 | close, visible side by side |
| Cream In My Coffee Valspar 3003-10C | Valspar | 72.31 | 2.2 | close, visible side by side |
| Muslin BM OC-12 | Benjamin Moore | 66.54 | 2.4 | close, visible side by side |
| Toasted Almond PPG 1097-3 | PPG | 61 | 2.6 | close, visible side by side |
| Antique White PPG 1024-2 | PPG | 72 | 2.8 | close, visible side by side |
| Edgecomb Gray BM HC-173 | Benjamin Moore | 63.09 | 2.8 | close, visible side by side |
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Natural Linen on a wall
About Natural Linen
Natural Linen LRV and undertone
Sherwin-Williams Natural Linen (SW 9109) has an LRV of 66, placing it in the light range of the beige color family. Light Reflectance Value measures the proportion of visible light a surface reflects. At this level, a painted wall generally reflects substantial light compared with dark colors, although the room’s windows and lighting still affect its overall brightness. Natural Linen has a calculated warm yellow undertone and a hex value of #DFD3C3. That combination places it among light beige neutrals rather than dark browns or cooler grays. Warm undertones can become more noticeable in warm artificial light, while cooler daylight may change their appearance. Before choosing a finish, compare a sample against flooring, cabinetry, and trim. The same beige can look different beside bright white surfaces or other warm neutrals.
Natural Linen in other brands
Behr Spanish Sand (OR-W07) is the closest listed alternative, with an LRV of 64.0 and a ΔE of 1.5. A ΔE between 1 and 2 means the colors are very close, though subtle differences may remain visible side by side. Valspar Warm Putty (6006-1A) has an LRV of 64.8 and a ΔE of 1.9, also placing it in the very-close range. Behr Aged Beige (PPU7-09), with an LRV of 63.0 and a ΔE of 2.1, is close but visibly different when directly compared. Benjamin Moore Muslin (OC-12) has an LRV of 66.54 and a ΔE of 2.4, indicating another close alternative. These comparisons consider measured color difference, not guaranteed performance under every light source. Test samples in the actual room before selecting a substitute.
Lighter and darker Sherwin-Williams alternatives
Sherwin-Williams Canvas Tan (SW 7531) has an LRV of 64, so it is slightly darker by light reflectance. Its ΔE of 1.3 indicates a very close color match, making it a useful option when a small shift in depth is acceptable. Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige (SW 7036) has an LRV of 58 and a ΔE of 3.1. It is darker and has a close but visible color difference, which may suit spaces where a deeper neutral is preferred. For a lighter alternative, Sherwin-Williams Antique White (SW 6119) has an LRV of 72 and a ΔE of 3.1. Sherwin-Williams Shoji White (SW 7042), at LRV 74 and ΔE 3.5, is also lighter. Compare these options beside existing finishes, because even small shifts in beige can affect trim contrast.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Sherwin-Williams’s page for Natural Linen.
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Hex, RGB and LRV (as published) from Sherwin-Williams's page for this color, checked October 24, 2026. Lab, undertone and ΔE are our calculations. Not affiliated with Sherwin-Williams. See how we measure colors.