Artisan Tan vs Tangled Twine paint color comparison

Artisan Tan vs Tangled Twine

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Artisan Tan (LRV 33) reflects noticeably more light than Tangled Twine (LRV 27), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Artisan Tan
Sherwin-Williams · 7540
LRV33.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7540
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Tangled Twine
Sherwin-Williams · 9538
LRV26.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9538
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Artisan Tan vs Tangled Twine Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Artisan Tan on one side and Tangled Twine 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.