Avenue Tan vs Dumpling
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Dumpling (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than Avenue Tan (LRV 44), a difference of 19 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. With a ΔE of 12.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Avenue Tan vs Dumpling in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Avenue Tan and Dumpling in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Dumpling reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Avenue Tan.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The LRV gap is large enough that Dumpling will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Avenue Tan would.
Color Details
Avenue Tan vs Dumpling Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Avenue Tan on one side and Dumpling 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.