Dumpling vs Perfect Khaki paint color comparison

Dumpling vs Perfect Khaki

Dumpling and Perfect Khaki come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 25-point LRV gap — 64 for Dumpling vs 38 for Perfect Khaki — means Dumpling 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 16.0 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

Dumpling
Sherwin-Williams · 9616
LRV63.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9616
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Perfect Khaki
Sherwin-Williams · 9612
LRV38.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9612
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Dumpling vs Perfect Khaki Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dumpling on one side and Perfect Khaki 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.