Biscuit vs Smokey Topaz paint color comparison

Biscuit vs Smokey Topaz

BiscuitSherwin-WilliamsvsSmokey TopazSherwin-WilliamsΔE 39.4 — Very different colors

Biscuit and Smokey Topaz 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 51-point LRV gap — 74 for Biscuit vs 22 for Smokey Topaz — 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 39.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Biscuit vs Smokey Topaz in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Biscuit and Smokey Topaz in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Biscuit returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

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Color Details

Biscuit
Sherwin-Williams · 6112
LRV73.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6112
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Smokey Topaz
Sherwin-Williams · 6117
LRV22.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6117
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Biscuit vs Smokey Topaz Simulated Comparison

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