Macadamia vs Whole Wheat paint color comparison

Macadamia vs Whole Wheat

MacadamiaSherwin-WilliamsvsWhole WheatSherwin-WilliamsΔE 4.1 — Noticeable difference

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. With LRVs of 49 and 48, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 4.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Macadamia
Sherwin-Williams · 6142
LRV49.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6142
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Whole Wheat
Sherwin-Williams · 6121
LRV48.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6121
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Macadamia vs Whole Wheat Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Macadamia on one side and Whole Wheat 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.