Kumquat vs Tango paint color comparison

Kumquat vs Tango

KumquatSherwin-WilliamsvsTangoSherwin-WilliamsΔE 6.8 — Noticeable difference

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Kumquat (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Tango (LRV 34), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.8 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

Kumquat
Sherwin-Williams · 6648
LRV41.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6648
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Tango
Sherwin-Williams · 6649
LRV33.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6649
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Kumquat vs Tango Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kumquat on one side and Tango 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.