Caramelized vs Townhouse Tan paint color comparison

Caramelized vs Townhouse Tan

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. At LRV 60 vs 35, Townhouse Tan will read as the brighter of the two — a 25-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 22.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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
Townhouse Tan
Sherwin-Williams · 7712
LRV60.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7712
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Caramelized vs Townhouse Tan Simulated Comparison

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