Barro Verde vs Sleepy Owlet paint color comparison

Barro Verde vs Sleepy Owlet

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. Sleepy Owlet (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Barro Verde (LRV 28), a difference of 11 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 9.6 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

Barro Verde
Sherwin-Williams · 9123
LRV27.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9123
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Sleepy Owlet
Sherwin-Williams · 9513
LRV39.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9513
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Barro Verde vs Sleepy Owlet Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Barro Verde on one side and Sleepy Owlet 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.