LL Bean Dark Khaki vs. Sepia

WinstonWolf359 · Post by **WinstonWolf359** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 3:57 pm

It's a common question around here but I couldn't recall seeing any pictures of the pants actually on someone and with the gear posted up here so I thought this might help so you can judge for yourself.

I figured the Dark Khaki pair would be too light and too close to the shirt color to work well, but since I love the LL Bean pants I knew buying a pair would hardly be a bad idea. I'm sure "heritage khaki" will be next...

Dark Khaki:

Sepia:

Dark Khaki:

Sepia:

For an additional frame of reference to colors I'm wearing a Federation Deluxe fedora, a lightly distressed Wested Dark Brown lambskin jacket, and Carolina Huskers boots.

Hopefully this'll help more than trying to use the color samples in the catalogue or on the website.

Post by **Dalexs** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:32 pm

I couldn't find a color reference on LLBeans site and you didn't mention it here.
So which is which? I assume the more reddish color is the sepia?
If so, I think thats a great looking pair of pants.
Better looking then the lighter ones.

Dalexs

Hemingway Jones · Post by **Hemingway Jones** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:50 pm

Yes, the reddish brownish pair are the sepia.

Thanks for posting the pics, Winston.

Bufflehead Jones · Post by **Bufflehead Jones** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 11:38 pm

HJ, on my monitor, I am seeing gray/grey.

WinstonWolf359 · Post by **WinstonWolf359** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 11:51 pm

Oops! Yes, the more brown looking pants are the sepia. I've added titles to correct the omission...

independent · Post by **independent** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:10 am

The Sepia Pants brings out the color in your hat. Matches quite well.

No, I am not gay.

Mulceber · Post by **Mulceber** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:19 am

milesfides wrote:No, I am not gay.

But you're certainly delightful.

Kidding, kidding. I Got that line from "House."

I agree, though. The Sepia definitely looks better, what with the reddish hew. Much more like the Officer Pinks. :junior: -IJ

D. Blank · Post by **D. Blank** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 3:30 pm

I'm also a fan of ll bean pants. I like the sepia. What's the item number for these? Great photos. Thanks for posting them!

Hemingway Jones · Post by **Hemingway Jones** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 6:56 pm

Bufflehead Jones wrote:HJ, on my monitor, I am seeing gray/grey.

Is your monitor as updated as your television???

Bufflehead Jones · Post by **Bufflehead Jones** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 7:07 pm

Dang, maybe that's it. My tv is a B&W set.

Ark Hunter · Post by **Ark Hunter** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 12:37 am

Wow, I wouldn't call dark khaki dark. I know Buff was kidding about the gray, but they do look gray compaired to the sepia. Thanks for the pics Winston.

I just got some LLB Sepia in the mail today and was planing some comparison shots between those and a few pants I have.

Bufflehead Jones · Post by **Bufflehead Jones** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 2:29 am

Yeah, Doc. I was kidding. But, I am surprised that LL Bean calls that color dark khaki.

I would hate to see what light khaki looks like.

LL Bean's color names are a usually a little more accurate than that. They make some very nice products, though.

Panama Tom Jr. · Post by **Panama Tom Jr.** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 6:28 pm

What is the deal with LLBean and thier discontinuing colors that appeal to us Indygearheads? First the taupe, now the sepia - geez...
BTW, stay clear of the Heritage Khaki if you'll going for a screen match - it's sort of a gold/mustard color...

Solo4114 · Post by **Solo4114** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 3:41 pm

FYI, LL Bean is now offering Taupe for both its Microfiber Comfort dress pants, and for its Year-Round Wool Trousers. I'm gonna be picking up a pair, since my old pair of dress chinos in taupe had the zipper tear and they said they can't repair it anymore (since they don't make Taupe dress chinos, ######).

It does stink when they discontinue stuff, though. Buy a couple pairs of pants just to make sure. They're pretty cheap as good trousers go. $59 a pop ain't bad.