Burnished Brandy vs Umber paint color comparison

Burnished Brandy vs Umber

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. With LRVs of 12 and 10, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 4.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Burnished Brandy
Sherwin-Williams · 7523
LRV12.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7523
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Umber
Sherwin-Williams · 6146
LRV10.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6146
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Burnished Brandy vs Umber Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Burnished Brandy on one side and Umber 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.