Shiitake
There is more to Sherwin-Williams Shiitake (9173) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. An LRV of 51.2 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. 25 sourced room photos sit alongside 7 generated visualizations.
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51.21
Shiitake's Color Strip
Shiitake is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Color strip 248 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Shiitake in Rooms
Follow Shiitake from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 25 sourced room photos sit alongside 7 generated visualizations.
7 Living Room Photos
Against upholstery, timber, art and metal accents, Shiitake (9173) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 51.2 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Living room walls in warm Shiitake create an inviting atmosphere.
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1 Bedroom Photo
In a room designed around rest, softness and retreat, the most interesting quality of Shiitake (9173) may be the way it responds to bed linen, timber, wool and upholstered textures. The beige, greige hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Bedroom walls in Shiitake offer a calm, grounding sanctuary.
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2 Kitchen Photos
Shiitake (9173) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials. Test it under daylight, task lighting and evening pendants.
Kitchen cabinets finished in Shiitake bring warmth and depth.
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Kitchen walls in neutral Shiitake complement cabinetry and countertops.
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2 Bathroom Photos
2 bathroom images place Shiitake (9173) in a compact setting where tile, fixtures and color sit close together. An LRV of 51.2 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Bathroom walls in neutral Shiitake pair beautifully with light fixtures.
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Bathroom walls in soft Shiitake create a spa-like environment.
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1 Home Office Photo
The 1 home office image turn a neutral swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
Home office walls in Shiitake encourage focus and productivity.
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1 House Photo
Shiitake (9173) moves through 1 house image without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.
House exterior painted in earthy Shiitake blends with surroundings.
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2 Front Door Photos
Shiitake (9173) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials. Test it under direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light.
Front door in deep Shiitake makes a strong architectural statement.
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Front entry door in bold Shiitake welcomes guests in style.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Shiitake (9173) moves through 1 dining room image without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.
Dining room walls in Shiitake create an intimate gathering space.
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7 Misc Photos
In an assortment of spaces that reveals the color outside a single design formula, the most interesting quality of Shiitake (9173) may be the way it responds to a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes. The beige, greige hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Hallway walls in warm Shiitake connect the home's interior flow.
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8 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Shiitake (9173) moves through 8 kitchen cabinets images without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.
Kitchen cabinetry in Shiitake maximizes storage and visual interest.
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Expert Perspectives
Articles and features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
Aesthetic White reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 51), opening up a space where Shiitake encloses it.
Shiitake reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 31), opening up a space where Urban Jungle encloses it.
Shiitake reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 5), opening up a space where Dark Clove encloses it.
Trim Color
Aesthetic White reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 51), opening up a space where Shiitake encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 52 vs 51), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 51 and 50, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 53 and 51, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 54 vs 51), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (55 vs 51) makes Beachcomber the marginally brighter of the two.
Shiitake reads slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Shiitake reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 11), opening up a space where Rain Cloud encloses it.
Shiitake reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 51), opening up a space where Shiitake encloses it.
At LRV 51 vs 20, Shiitake is decisively the brighter choice.
Shiitake reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 22), opening up a space where Blustery Sky encloses it.
At LRV 51 vs 28, Shiitake is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 53 and 51, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 73 vs 51, Eider White is decisively the brighter choice.
Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 60 vs 51), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Gossamer Veil reads slightly lighter (LRV 62 vs 51), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Shiitake reads slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 41), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Shiitake reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 34), opening up a space where Studio Taupe encloses it.
At LRV 51 vs 31, Shiitake is decisively the brighter choice.
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Manufacturer description
This warm stone gray evokes a sense of comfort in any room. Add a touch of elegance to your family room.