Macadamia vs Tatami Tan
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Macadamia (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Tatami Tan (LRV 30), a difference of 19 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. With a ΔE of 20.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Macadamia vs Tatami Tan in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Macadamia and Tatami Tan in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Macadamia reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Tatami Tan.
Color Details
Macadamia vs Tatami Tan Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Macadamia on one side and Tatami Tan on the other.
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.
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