Sycamore Tan
Sycamore Tan begins as a neutral color on paper, then shifts with every surface, shadow and neighboring material. It appears in Historic Exterior Color Wall and Suburban Modern (1950s), placing it within several distinct decorating stories rather than a single fixed look. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#9C8A79LRV
26.63
Sycamore Tan in Rooms
Follow Sycamore Tan from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 2 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
2 House Photos
These 2 house images show how Sycamore Tan (2855) can sit beside roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim. The beige, greige hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Siding on this residence features Sycamore Tan, a warm, earthy neutral.
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Horizontal clapboard in Sycamore Tan gives this home classic, timeless curb appeal.
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Coordinating Colors
Patience reflects far more light (LRV 67 vs 27), opening up a space where Sycamore Tan encloses it.
Sycamore Tan reads slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 19), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 27 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 28 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 27 vs 26), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 28 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 27 and 26, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 27 vs 6, Sycamore Tan is decisively the brighter choice.
A 7-point LRV gap (34 vs 27) makes Debonair the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 27 vs 7, Sycamore Tan is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 27 vs 11, Sycamore Tan is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 27 vs 7, Sycamore Tan is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 69 vs 27, Starry Night is decisively the brighter choice.
Sycamore Tan reads slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
Warm Pewter reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 27), opening up a space where Sycamore Tan encloses it.
Functional Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 27), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Pewter Tankard reads slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 27), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 27 and 26, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Requisite Gray reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 27), opening up a space where Sycamore Tan encloses it.
Darker Colors
Sycamore Tan reflects far more light (LRV 27 vs 13), opening up a space where Smokehouse encloses it.
Sycamore Tan reads slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 17), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Sycamore Tan reflects far more light (LRV 27 vs 9), opening up a space where Tea Leaf encloses it.
Sycamore Tan reflects far more light (LRV 27 vs 12), opening up a space where Homestead Brown encloses it.
At LRV 27 vs 15, Sycamore Tan is decisively the brighter choice.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Wrapped in the earthy warmth of aged tree bark and sun-weathered wood, this muted tan brings a grounded, naturalistic calm to any space. Perfect for creating a sophisticated backdrop in living areas or bedrooms, it pairs beautifully with deep forest tones and warm creams for effortless, timeless appeal.
Attributed to Sherwin-Williams catalog data.