Dapper Tan vs Rookwood Clay paint color comparison

Dapper Tan vs Rookwood Clay

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 (22 vs 23), 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 3.2 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

Dapper Tan
Sherwin-Williams · 6144
LRV22.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6144
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Rookwood Clay
Sherwin-Williams · 2823
LRV22.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number2823
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Dapper Tan vs Rookwood Clay Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dapper Tan on one side and Rookwood Clay 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.