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LL Bean Dark Khaki vs. Sepia
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 3:57 pm
by WinstonWolf359
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.
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:32 pm
by Dalexs
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
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:50 pm
by Hemingway Jones
Yes, the reddish brownish pair are the sepia.
Thanks for posting the pics, Winston.
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 11:38 pm
by Bufflehead Jones
HJ, on my monitor, I am seeing gray/grey.
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 11:51 pm
by WinstonWolf359
Oops! Yes, the more brown looking pants are the sepia. I've added titles to correct the omission...
Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:10 am
by independent
The Sepia Pants brings out the color in your hat. Matches quite well.
No, I am not gay.
Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:19 am
by Mulceber
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
Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 3:30 pm
by D. Blank
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!
Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 6:56 pm
by Hemingway Jones
Bufflehead Jones wrote:HJ, on my monitor, I am seeing gray/grey.
Is your monitor as updated as your television???
Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 7:07 pm
by Bufflehead Jones
Dang, maybe that's it. My tv is a B&W set.
Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 12:37 am
by Ark Hunter
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.
Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 2:29 am
by Bufflehead Jones
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.
Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 6:28 pm
by Panama Tom Jr.
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...
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 3:41 pm
by Solo4114
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.
