Caraïbe vs Quartersawn Oak paint color comparison

Caraïbe vs Quartersawn Oak

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Quartersawn Oak (LRV 16) reflects noticeably more light than Caraïbe (LRV 13), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.5 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

Caraïbe
Sherwin-Williams · 9090
LRV12.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9090
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Quartersawn Oak
Sherwin-Williams · 2836
LRV15.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number2836
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Caraïbe vs Quartersawn Oak Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Caraïbe on one side and Quartersawn Oak 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.