Crewel Tan vs Harmonic Tan

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Crewel Tan (LRV 50) reflects noticeably more light than Harmonic Tan (LRV 45), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.8 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

Crewel Tan
Sherwin-Williams · 0011
Hex#CBB99B
LRV49.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number0011
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Harmonic Tan
Sherwin-Williams · 6136
Hex#C6B08A
LRV44.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6136
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Crewel Tan vs Harmonic Tan Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Crewel Tan on one side and Harmonic 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.

More Crewel Tan comparisons

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

White Dove
Crewel Tan
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Crewel Tan
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Crewel Tan
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Crewel Tan is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Crewel Tan
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Crewel Tan
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Crewel Tan reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Crewel Tan
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Crewel Tan
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Crewel Tan
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Crewel Tan reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Crewel Tan
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Crewel Tan
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Crewel Tan
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Crewel Tan is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Crewel Tan
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Crewel Tan reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Crewel Tan
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Crewel Tan is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Crewel Tan
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Crewel Tan is the lighter choice

Black grey
Crewel Tan
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Crewel Tan is the lighter choice

Piazza
Crewel Tan
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Crewel Tan
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Crewel Tan
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Crewel Tan reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Crewel Tan
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Crewel Tan reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Crewel Tan
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Crewel Tan is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Crewel Tan
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Crewel Tan
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Crewel Tan is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Crewel Tan
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Crewel Tan reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Crewel Tan
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Crewel Tan is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Crewel Tan
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Crewel Tan
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Crewel Tan reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Crewel Tan
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Crewel Tan
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Crewel Tan
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Crewel Tan
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Crewel Tan is the lighter choice