Half-Caff vs Plantation Brown paint color comparison

Half-Caff vs Plantation Brown

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 (8 vs 9), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 3.5 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

Half-Caff
Sherwin-Williams · 9091
LRV8.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9091
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Plantation Brown
Sherwin-Williams · 7520
LRV9.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7520
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Half-Caff vs Plantation Brown Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Half-Caff on one side and Plantation Brown 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.