Sherwin Williams Shiitake: A Complete Color Review

Looking for the perfect warm stone gray paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Sherwin Williams Shiitake and if it might be right for your home!

Warm neutrals are back! These cozy, inviting colors are not the beiges of years past. They feel polished and smooth, on-trend yet familiar.

Sherwin William Shiitake is a warm stone gray. It's a unique color because of its balanced undertones that means it can shift beautifully depending on the light. It keeps a room feeling interesting all day long.

Let’s take a closer look at Sherwin William Shiitake. This paint color just may bring the warmth and comfort you’ve been craving for in your home.

Shiitake, Sherwin Williams, SW 9173

Shiitake is a warm stone gray, bringing a sophisticated comfort to any space.

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Color Family

Shiitake is in the neutral family.

Light Reflectance Value

51

Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

With an LRV of 51, Shiitake is a light-medium paint color. It's bright enough for most rooms but still brings depth.

I think of it as a cozy neutral that never looks washed out, even in a sun-filled space.

RGB Colors

R: 200 G: 188 B: 171

RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!

Hex Code

#C8BCAB

Undertones

Shiitake is a warm stone gray with yellow undertones.

In a sunny, south-facing room, you’ll see it lean warmer and more beige.

In a north-facing room with less natural light, it shifts slightly cooler, though it always stays warm and shows more of its gray side. In a really dark space, Shiitake may look dingy.

Best uses

You can use Shiitake almost anywhere. It’s soft enough for a whole house paint color but still has enough body to stand out on furniture or cabinetry.

Here are some great places to try it:

• Living rooms
• Bedrooms
• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• Home exterior
• Interior doors
• Cabinets
• Furniture

Similar Colors

• Sherwin Williams Sandbar
• Benjamin Moore Hot Spring Stones
• Behr Castle Path
• Sherwin Williams Loggia
• Benjamin Moore Annapolis Gray
• Behr Creamy Mushroom
• Sherwin Williams Naturel

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Coordinating Colors

As a warm neutral, Shiitake is pretty versatile. It pairs well with dark blues, blacks, and grays, as well as with other warm paint colors, such as tans, khakis, soft whites, browns, and reds.

Shiitake also pairs well with crisp whites that lean a touch violet.

Deep, dark grays / blues / blacks:

• Big Dipper
• Mount Etna
• Cyberspace
• Sea Serpent
• Tarragon

Warm, muddy neutrals:

• Urban Jungle
• Woodbridge
• Sanderling
• Sandy Ridge
• Colonial Revival Stone

Cool whites with a violet undertone:

• Aesthetic White
• Origami White
• Zurich White
• Heron Plume
• White Heron

Trim Colors

Shiitake looks great with soft, warm whites for trim.

Soft white trim colors:

• Sherwin Williams Alabaster
• Benjamin Moore White Dove
• Behr Cameo White

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FAQS

Here are some frequently asked questions about Shiitake.

What are the undertones of SW Shiitake?

Shiitake is a warm stone gray with yellow undertones. It will appear warmer / more beige in lighter spaces, and a bit cooler (but still subtly warm) / more gray in darker spaces.

Does Shiitake look pink?

Shiitake does not look pink. While many beiges of years past sported a pink undertone, Shiitake has gray and yellow undertones, giving it a nice warmth but not a pink glow.

Give Shiitake a swatch in your home and see what you think!

Is Shiitake gray, beige, or greige?

Sherwin Williams names Shiitake as a warm stone gray. It will appear more beige in brighter spaces (such as south-facing rooms) and more gray in darker spaces (such as north-facing rooms).

Give it a swatch in your home, and review it in different lighting at various points throughout the day.

What is one shade darker than Shiitake?

Loggia is one shade darker than Shiitake. Both are warm stone grays.

If you're debating between the two, give both a swatch in your home and see what you think. If your room is dark (such as a north-facing room), Shiitake may be a better choice as it will appear a bit lighter.

What is Sherwin Williams' May 2025 Color of the Month?

Sherwin Williams' May 2025 Color of the Month is Shittake, a warm stone gray.

Is Shiitake warm or cool?

Sherwin Williams Shiitake is a warm paint color. It's a warm stone gray with yellow undertones.

What colors go well with Sherwin Williams Shiitake?

As a warm neutral, Shiitake pairs well with many other colors, such as dark blues, blacks, and grays, as well as with other warm neutrals. Shiitake also pairs well with crisp whites that lean a touch violet.

Try Shiitake with Big Dipper (a deep gray), Urban Jungle (a warm, muddy neutral), Dark Clove (a deep brown), or Aesthetic White (a cool white with a violet undertone).

Does Shiitake go with Alabaster?

Yes, Shiitake goes well with Alabaster. Shiitake walls and Alabaster trim make a great combo for a warm, inviting yet sophisticated look. Give it a swatch in your home and see what you think!

What does Sherwin Williams Shiitake paint look like?

Shiitake is a warm stone gray. It's a great, sophisticated neutral that will lean warmer / more beige in brighter spaces and more neutral / gray in darker spaces.

Give it a swatch in your home and review it throughout the day to see what you think.

Thanks for reading!