Crooked River vs Tangled Twine paint color comparison

Crooked River vs Tangled Twine

Crooked River and Tangled Twine come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Crooked River reads as grey, while Tangled Twine reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 8-point LRV gap — 27 for Tangled Twine vs 19 for Crooked River — means Tangled Twine will open up a space more effectively. Where Crooked River leans neutral, Tangled Twine reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 17.1 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

Crooked River
Sherwin-Williams · 9524
LRV18.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9524
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Tangled Twine
Sherwin-Williams · 9538
LRV26.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9538
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Crooked River vs Tangled Twine Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Crooked River on one side and Tangled Twine 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.