Nettle vs Quiver Tan

NettleSherwin-WilliamsvsQuiver TanSherwin-WilliamsΔE 15.0Distinct difference

Nettle and Quiver Tan come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Nettle reads as beige-greige, while Quiver Tan reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 11-point LRV gap — 22 for Quiver Tan vs 11 for Nettle — means Quiver Tan will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 15.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Nettle
Sherwin-Williams · 9535
Hex#665B44
LRV10.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9535
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Quiver Tan
Sherwin-Williams · 6151
Hex#8E7F6A
LRV22.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6151
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Nettle vs Quiver Tan Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nettle on one side and Quiver Tan 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.

More Nettle comparisons

See how Nettle stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Nettle
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Nettle
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Nettle
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Nettle reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Nettle
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Nettle
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Nettle
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Nettle
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Nettle
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Nettle
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Nettle
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Nettle
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Nettle
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Nettle
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Nettle reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Nettle
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Nettle
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Nettle reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Nettle
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Nettle
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Nettle
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Nettle
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Nettle
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Nettle reads slightly lighter

Washed Linen
Nettle
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Nettle
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Nettle
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Nettle
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Nettle reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Nettle
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Nettle
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Nettle
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Nettle
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Nettle
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Nettle
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Passageway reads slightly lighter