Beige Intenso vs Totally Tan paint color comparison

Beige Intenso vs Totally Tan

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (42 vs 42), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.1 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

Beige Intenso
Sherwin-Williams · 9096
LRV41.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9096
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Totally Tan
Sherwin-Williams · 6115
LRV41.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6115
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Beige Intenso vs Totally Tan Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Beige Intenso on one side and Totally Tan 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.