Chamois vs El Caramelo

ChamoisSherwin-WilliamsvsEl CarameloSherwin-WilliamsΔE 10.8Distinct difference

Chamois and El Caramelo come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. The 8-point LRV gap — 26 for Chamois vs 18 for El Caramelo — means Chamois 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 10.8 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

Chamois
Sherwin-Williams · 6131
Hex#AD8451
LRV26.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6131
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
El Caramelo
Sherwin-Williams · 9106
Hex#946E48
LRV17.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9106
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Chamois vs El Caramelo Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chamois on one side and El Caramelo 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.

More Chamois comparisons

See how Chamois stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Chamois
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Chamois
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Chamois
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Chamois reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Chamois
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Chamois
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Chamois
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Chamois
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Chamois
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Chamois
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Chamois
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Chamois
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Chamois reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Chamois
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Chamois
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Chamois reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Chamois
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Chamois
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Chamois reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Chamois
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Chamois
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Chamois
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Chamois
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Chamois
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Chamois reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Chamois
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Chamois
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Chamois reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Chamois
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Chamois
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Chamois reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Chamois
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Chamois
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Chamois
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Chamois
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Chamois
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Chamois
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Chamois reads slightly lighter