Caramelized vs Ligonier Tan paint color comparison

Caramelized vs Ligonier Tan

Caramelized and Ligonier Tan come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 12-point LRV gap — 47 for Ligonier Tan vs 35 for Caramelized — means Ligonier Tan 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 10.3 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

Caramelized
Sherwin-Williams · 9186
LRV35.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9186
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Ligonier Tan
Sherwin-Williams · 7717
LRV47.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7717
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Caramelized vs Ligonier Tan Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Caramelized on one side and Ligonier Tan 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.