How popular is Shiitake?
Searches per month · USAbout 12,130 searches a month in the USUp 48% on the previous 12 months.
- #33 most-searched paint color in the US
- #21 most-searched Sherwin-Williams color
- #7 most-searched beige in the US
Google search volume for “Sherwin-Williams Shiitake” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Shiitake
Shiitake is a inviting, medium-light beige with warm yellow undertones. This warm shade has an LRV of 51 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Sherwin-Williams colors with the same hue and saturation as Shiitake, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Shiitake
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
- Code
- SW 9173
- Hex
- #C8BCAB
- RGB
- 200, 188, 171
- HSL
- 35, 21%, 73%
- CMYK
- 0, 6, 15, 22Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 76.8, 1.4, 10.1
- CSS
- --sherwin-williams-shiitake
- LRV
- 51 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Warm Yellow
- Temperature
- warm
- Family
- beige
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeg-shelsatinsemi-glosshigh-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.