Half-Caff vs Van Dyke Brown paint color comparison

Half-Caff vs Van Dyke Brown

Half-Caff and Van Dyke Brown come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 8 vs 7 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 3.6 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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
Van Dyke Brown
Sherwin-Williams · 7041
LRV6.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7041
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Half-Caff vs Van Dyke Brown Simulated Comparison

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