Natural Linen
Sherwin-Williams
SW 9109
Natural Linen reads like its namesake, a soft warm beige with a gentle yellow-cream base that makes rooms feel sunlit even when they are not. It is a comfortable wall color in bedrooms, living rooms, and traditional kitchens, and it layers beautifully under ivory trim and oak. Designers reach for it when a client wants warmth without the orange risk of older beiges.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Benjamin Moore: Tucson Winds 1024 (#DFD2C4) · Dusty Road CC-310 (#DED0C0) · Brandy Cream OC-4 (#E2D4C2)
Farrow & Ball: Blanc De Treillage No. G1 (#E0D8C9) · Stirabout No. 300 (#D9CFC2) · Joa's White No. 226 (#DBCFBB)
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors: Natural Tan SW 7567 (#DCD2C3) · Only Natural SW 7596 (#E2D3C4) · Canvas Tan SW 7531 (#DCD1BF)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Natural Linen?
The hex code for Sherwin-Williams Natural Linen SW 9109 is #DFD3C3. In RGB that is 223, 211, 195. Use these values to reproduce Natural Linen in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Natural Linen?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Natural Linen is Tucson Winds 1024 (#DFD2C4). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Natural Linen warm or cool?
Natural Linen is warm, with a creamy yellow-beige undertone that stays soft rather than gold. It glows in south-facing light and keeps its warmth on cloudy days, though very cool LED lighting can flatten it. The LRV of approximately 66 makes it a bright neutral that still reads as a color. It pairs best with warm whites like Alabaster; stark cool whites make it look yellowed by contrast.
Why does Natural Linen look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #DFD3C3 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Natural Linen have?
Natural Linen has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 66, meaning it reflects about 66% of visible light. That places it among lighter colors that keep rooms feeling open and bright.
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