Caramelized vs Totally Tan paint color comparison

Caramelized vs Totally Tan

Caramelized and Totally 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 6-point LRV gap — 42 for Totally Tan vs 35 for Caramelized — means Totally 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. ΔE 6.0 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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
Totally Tan
Sherwin-Williams · 6115
LRV41.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6115
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Caramelized vs Totally Tan Simulated Comparison

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