Artisan Tan
We've categorized Artisan Tan as a versatile Yellow because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#B09879
LRV
33.10
Artisan Tan's Color Strip
Artisan Tan is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Townhall Tan and Burnished Brandy. The strip spans from Colony Buff at the lightest end to Burnished Brandy at the deepest. Strip 292 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Artisan Tan in Real Rooms
Artisan Tan has a medium LRV of 33.1 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a front door, bathroom, bedroom, home office, dining room, house, kitchen, mudroom, living room and patio.
1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Artisan Tan changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.
mediterranean front door featuring Artisan Tan by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bathroom Photo
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Artisan Tan has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Artisan Tan — wabi-sabi bathroom
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1 Bedroom Photo
In the context of a primary suite, Artisan Tan suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
A organic modern bedroom painted in Artisan Tan
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1 Home Office Photo
To create a "library" feel in your home office, use Artisan Tan on both the walls and the built-in shelving. This monochromatic approach creates a sophisticated, academic atmosphere that makes the room feel like a true destination for thought.
Sherwin-Williams Artisan Tan in a unique home office
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1 Dining Room Photo
For an "all-day" dining room, Artisan Tan is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.
Artisan Tan paint in a art deco dining room
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1 House Photo
On a traditional or historic home, Artisan Tan acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.
Artisan Tan color — aesthetic house inspiration
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1 Kitchen Photo
The sophisticated undertones of Artisan Tan make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.
Artisan Tan — bold kitchen
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1 Mudroom Photo
The depth of Artisan Tan is a secret weapon against the "dirty" look that many light-colored mudrooms eventually suffer from. It retains its freshness and intentionality even when it's not perfectly clean, which is essential for an active family.
Artisan Tan paint in a traditional mudroom
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1 Living Room Photo
For open-concept living rooms, Artisan Tan is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
A cozy living room painted in Artisan Tan
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1 Patio Photo
Outside, Artisan Tan takes on a completely different life. Whether on deck boards, patio furniture, a fence, or a garden wall, it weathers beautifully and holds its character in open light. It is a natural companion to stone, weathered wood, and greenery.
aesthetic patio featuring Artisan Tan by Sherwin-Williams
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Expert Perspectives
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 81 vs 33, Creamy is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 64 vs 33, Netsuke is decisively the brighter choice.
Artisan Tan reflects far more light (LRV 33 vs 9), opening up a space where Pier encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 81 vs 33, Creamy is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 33 vs 32), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 35 vs 33), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 33 and 33, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 33 and 31, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 33 vs 33), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 33 vs 31), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 34 vs 33), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 33 vs 31), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 36 vs 33), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 33 and 32, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Artisan Tan reflects far more light (LRV 33 vs 6), opening up a space where Mount Etna encloses it.
With LRVs of 34 and 33, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Artisan Tan reflects far more light (LRV 33 vs 7), opening up a space where Tarragon encloses it.
Artisan Tan reflects far more light (LRV 33 vs 11), opening up a space where Rain Cloud encloses it.
Artisan Tan reflects far more light (LRV 33 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 33), opening up a space where Artisan Tan encloses it.
At LRV 33 vs 20, Artisan Tan is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Smoky Beige reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 33), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 59 vs 33, Realist Beige is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 34 and 33, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 57 vs 33, Soft Suede is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 35 and 33, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
At LRV 33 vs 19, Artisan Tan is decisively the brighter choice.
Artisan Tan reads slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 23), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 33 and 31, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 33 vs 32), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (33 vs 27) makes Artisan Tan the marginally brighter of the two.