Burlap vs Tarnished Treasure
Burlap and Tarnished Treasure come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Burlap belongs to the beige-greige family and Tarnished Treasure to the beige family. The 7-point LRV gap — 38 for Tarnished Treasure vs 31 for Burlap — means Tarnished Treasure 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. ΔE 5.6 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Burlap vs Tarnished Treasure in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Burlap and Tarnished Treasure are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
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. Tarnished Treasure has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Burlap vs Tarnished Treasure Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Burlap on one side and Tarnished Treasure 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.