Looking for a modern beige paint color that feels fresh and inviting? Let me introduce you to Sherwin Williams Natural Linen—it just might be the perfect choice for your home!
Believe it or not, beige is coming back! Everything comes back around, even paint colors you painted over years ago.
Beige gives your walls a warm, cozy feel while still keeping things neutral and versatile. It’s a great choice, no matter how you plan to use it!
What makes Natural Linen so special is that it’s often called a modern beige. It doesn't lean yellow like the beiges of years past.
So, let's dive into the details, shall we?
Natural Linen, Sherwin Williams, SW 9109
Natural Linen is a modern beige, giving a warm, inviting vibe to a space.
It has greige undertones, making it a comforting neutral.
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Color Family
Natural Linen falls into the yellow family, but its undertones keep it feeling balanced and not overly golden.
Light Reflectance Value
66
Light Reflective Value tells you how much light a color reflects. It’s measured on a scale from 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.
The Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66 places Natural Linen in the light to mid-toned paint color.
It’s bright enough to lighten up a room, but it still has enough depth to stand out on its own without feeling too washed out.
RGB Colors
R: 223 G: 211 B: 195
RGB explains how much red, green, and blue are in a color. Each is measured on a scale from 0 to 255, and the mix of these colors creates the final shade.
Hex Code
#DFD3C3
Undertones
Natural Linen has soft greige undertones that keep it from feeling too yellow, unlike some traditional beige colors.
It stays warm and inviting but never crosses into that overly golden territory.
Natural Linen has been known to have a very, very slight yellow and pink hue, but it's usually so subtle that you won’t notice it unless you’re really looking for it.
In southern-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Natural Linen will lean warmer and look more beige, sometimes a bit creamy.
In northern-facing rooms that lack natural light, Natural Linen will lean a bit cooler and more greige. It may look more muted in these darker spaces.
It’s always a smart move to swatch colors on your walls first.
Lighting changes throughout the day, so it’s important to see how the color looks both in daylight and at night before you commit.
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Best uses
Natural Linen is neutral enough to work as a whole house paint color.
It works well almost everywhere:
- Living rooms
- Bedrooms
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Home exterior
- Interior doors
- Cabinets
- Furniture
- Hallways
- Laundry room
Similar Colors
- Benjamin Moore Brandy Cream
- Behr Parisian Taupe
- Sherwin Williams Natural Tan
- Behr Sandstone Cove
- Sherwin Williams Patience
- Benjamin Moore Bayshore Beige
- Benjamin Moore Carlisle Cream
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Coordinating Colors
Natural Linen is such a versatile neutral that it pairs beautifully with so many different shades.
I love how it works with medium to dark blues, greens, and purples, adding a nice contrast while keeping things balanced.
It also looks fantastic alongside other neutrals. Try pairing it with:
- Soft whites for a clean, fresh look
- Warm browns or grays for a cozy, inviting vibe
- Black for a bold, elegant touch
Deep blues:
- Naval
- Anchors Aweigh
- In the Navy
- After the Storm
- Sea Mariner
Medium purples:
- Gris Morado
- Exclusive Plum
- Gentle Grape
- Mythical
- Special Gray
Warm browns:
- Antler Velvet
- Song Thrush
- Mudslide
- Khaki Shade
- San Antonio Sage
Trim Colors
When it comes to trim, Natural Linen looks stunning paired with soft whites.
I’ve found that this combination creates a beautiful, clean contrast while keeping the overall look warm and inviting.
- Sherwin Williams Alabaster
- Benjamin Moore White Dove
- Behr Cameo White
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FAQs
Here are some common frequently asked questions about Natural Linen.
Is Sherwin Williams Natural Linen warm or cool?
Natural Linen is definitely a warm paint color. It’s a beige with soft greige undertones, which makes it feel cozy and inviting rather than cold or stark.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Natural Linen?
While there’s no exact match between brands, Benjamin Moore Brandy Cream, Bayshore Beige, and Carlisle Cream are all similar to Natural Linen. Each has that same warm, neutral vibe.
Always swatch them in your space first to see which one works best with your lighting.
What are the undertones of Sherwin Williams Natural Linen?
Natural Linen has warm beige tones mixed with greige undertones. This keeps the color from leaning too yellow and adds a nice balance of warmth and softness.
Does SW Natural Linen go with honey oak cabinets?
Yes, Natural Linen pairs beautifully with light wood tones, including honey oak. It adds warmth to the space without clashing with the wood’s natural color.
Just make sure to swatch the paint in your kitchen to see how the lighting affects the overall look.
What’s the difference between Sherwin Williams Natural Linen and Accessible Beige?
Natural Linen is a bit lighter than Accessible Beige, with an LRV of 66 compared to Accessible Beige’s 58.
Both are warm, but Natural Linen leans more greige, while Accessible Beige has more gray undertones.
If your room gets a lot of natural light, Accessible Beige might hold up better, as Natural Linen can sometimes wash out in very bright spaces.
Swatching them both in your space will help you see how they interact with the light throughout the day.
What’s the difference between Sherwin Williams Natural Linen and Natural Tan?
Natural Linen and Natural Tan are very close, but Natural Linen is just slightly lighter, with an LRV of 66 compared to 65 for Natural Tan.
The difference comes down to undertones—Natural Linen has warmer, greige undertones, while Natural Tan leans more neutral with green-gray undertones.
Make sure to swatch both in your room to see which one complements your space best.
Does SW Natural Linen look pink?
While Natural Linen can sometimes show a hint of pink in warm lighting, it doesn’t typically look pink. It’s more of a warm beige with greige undertones.
In brighter, warm-lit rooms, it may feel a bit creamier, but in darker spaces, it takes on a more muted, greige appearance.
Swatching the color in your space is the best way to see how it will look in different lighting before committing.
Before you go...
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Check out our complete guide to understanding paint sheens.
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Meg Hemmelgarn is a freelance writer and home decor + DIY blogger who loves to talk about paint colors. She and her husband are currently renovating their third fixer upper. You can see their projects on her blog, Green With Decor.
