Nuthatch vs Trusty Tan paint color comparison

Nuthatch vs Trusty Tan

NuthatchSherwin-WilliamsvsTrusty TanSherwin-WilliamsΔE 17.3 — Distinct difference

Nuthatch and Trusty Tan 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. The 18-point LRV gap — 37 for Trusty Tan vs 19 for Nuthatch — means Trusty 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 17.3 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

Nuthatch
Sherwin-Williams · 6088
LRV18.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6088
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Trusty Tan
Sherwin-Williams · 6087
LRV36.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6087
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Nuthatch vs Trusty Tan Simulated Comparison

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