Artisan Tan vs Smokey Topaz
Artisan Tan and Smokey Topaz come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Artisan Tan belongs to the beige-greige family and Smokey Topaz to the beige family. The 11-point LRV gap — 33 for Artisan Tan vs 22 for Smokey Topaz — means Artisan Tan will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 14.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Artisan Tan vs Smokey Topaz in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Artisan Tan and Smokey Topaz in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Artisan Tan returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Artisan Tan vs Smokey Topaz Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Artisan Tan on one side and Smokey Topaz on the other.
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.