Chamois vs Nankeen paint color comparison

Chamois vs Nankeen

ChamoisSherwin-WilliamsvsNankeenSherwin-WilliamsΔE 10.0 — Distinct difference

Chamois and Nankeen 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. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 26 vs 24 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 10.0 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
LRV26.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6131
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Nankeen
Sherwin-Williams · 6397
LRV24.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6397
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Chamois vs Nankeen Simulated Comparison

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