Biscuit vs Restrained Gold paint color comparison

Biscuit vs Restrained Gold

Biscuit and Restrained Gold come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. The 27-point LRV gap — 74 for Biscuit vs 46 for Restrained Gold — means Biscuit 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 22.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Biscuit
Sherwin-Williams · 6112
LRV73.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6112
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Restrained Gold
Sherwin-Williams · 6129
LRV46.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6129
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Biscuit vs Restrained Gold Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Biscuit on one side and Restrained Gold 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.