Chamois vs Whole Wheat paint color comparison

Chamois vs Whole Wheat

ChamoisSherwin-WilliamsvsWhole WheatSherwin-WilliamsΔE 21.8 — Distinct difference

Chamois and Whole Wheat 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 22-point LRV gap — 48 for Whole Wheat vs 26 for Chamois — means Whole Wheat 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 21.8 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
LRV26.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6131
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Whole Wheat
Sherwin-Williams · 6121
LRV48.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6121
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Chamois vs Whole Wheat Simulated Comparison

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