Sycamore Tan
Often used for its versatile qualities, Sycamore Tan remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 2 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#9C8A79
LRV
26.63
Sycamore Tan in Real Rooms
Sycamore Tan has a medium LRV of 26.63 — 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 Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a house.
2 House Photos
In suburban environments, Sycamore Tan provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.
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.