Antiquarian Brown vs Umber Rust paint color comparison

Antiquarian Brown vs Umber Rust

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. At LRV 16 vs 10, Antiquarian Brown will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 11.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Antiquarian Brown
Sherwin-Williams · 0045
LRV16.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number0045
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Umber Rust
Sherwin-Williams · 9100
LRV10.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9100
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Antiquarian Brown vs Umber Rust Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Antiquarian Brown on one side and Umber Rust on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.