ColorplanSofter Tan
SW 6141 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 60 · light
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Softer Tan (SW 6141) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 60. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Thousand Islands (CC-308), Farrow & Ball Savage Ground (No.213) and Behr Toasted Cashew (PWN-66). 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
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 60.4 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DACAB2 |
| RGB | 218, 202, 178 |
| HSL | 36°, 35%, 78% |
About Softer Tan
Softer Tan (SW 6141) is a light beige from Sherwin-Williams with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 60, Softer Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Softer 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 Kilim Beige (SW 6106), it's lighter.
How Softer Tan changes with the light
Softer Tan has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Softer Tan's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Softer Tan will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Softer Tan can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Softer Tan will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Softer Tan in real homes
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Softer 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
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.6
Also close: Everlasting (ΔE 0.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Joa's White (ΔE 2.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
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Softer Tan questions
What undertone does Softer Tan have?
Softer Tan has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Softer Tan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Softer Tan a light or dark color?
Softer Tan has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 60.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 60, Softer Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Softer Tan in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Thousand Islands CC-308 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.6); Farrow & Ball: Savage Ground No.213 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Behr: Toasted Cashew PWN-66 (very close, ΔE 1.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Softer Tan?
Try Snowbound (SW 7004) on trim and High Reflective White (SW 7757) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Softer Tan's undertone.
Where does Softer Tan work best?
Softer Tan works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 60, Softer Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
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