Craftsman Brown vs Mexican Sand paint color comparison

Craftsman Brown vs Mexican Sand

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (31 vs 33), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 3.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Craftsman Brown
Sherwin-Williams · 2835
LRV30.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number2835
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Mexican Sand
Sherwin-Williams · 7519
LRV32.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7519
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Craftsman Brown vs Mexican Sand Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Craftsman Brown on one side and Mexican Sand 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.