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Natural Tan

SW 7567 · Sherwin-Williams

LRV 65 · light

0 black100 white

Sherwin-Williams Natural Tan (SW 7567) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 65. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Cedar Key (OC-16), Farrow & Ball Stirabout (No.300) and Behr Aged Beige (PPU7-09). For trim, try Snowbound (SW 7004).

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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

FamilyBeige
LRV65.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#DCD2C3
RGB220, 210, 195
HSL36°, 26%, 81%

About Natural Tan

Natural Tan (SW 7567) is a light beige from Sherwin-Williams with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 65, Natural Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.

In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Natural Tan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. Next to Canvas Tan (SW 7531), it's cooler.

How Natural Tan changes with the light

Natural Tan has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.

N

North-facing rooms

Natural Tan's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.

E

East-facing rooms

Natural Tan will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

Bright south light shows Natural Tan close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.

W

West-facing rooms

Natural Tan will glow warmer in the late afternoon.

See Natural Tan in real homes

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Natural Tan equivalents in other brands

The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.

Benjamin Moore

Cedar Key OC-16

Very close · ΔE 1.1

Also close: Elmira White (ΔE 1.2)

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Farrow & Ball

Stirabout No.300

Very close · ΔE 1.1

Also close: Joa's White (ΔE 2.0)

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Behr

Aged Beige PPU7-09

Very close · ΔE 1.2

Also close: Spanish Sand (ΔE 1.6)

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Natural Tan questions

What undertone does Natural Tan have?

Natural Tan has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Natural Tan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.

Is Natural Tan a light or dark color?

Natural Tan has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 65.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 65, Natural Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.

What is the closest match to Natural Tan in other paint brands?

Benjamin Moore: Cedar Key OC-16 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Farrow & Ball: Stirabout No.300 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Behr: Aged Beige PPU7-09 (very close, ΔE 1.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Natural Tan?

Try Snowbound (SW 7004) on trim and High Reflective White (SW 7757) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Natural Tan's undertone.

Where does Natural Tan work best?

Natural Tan works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 65, Natural Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.

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