Oak Barrel vs Tamarind paint color comparison

Oak Barrel vs Tamarind

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. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (39 vs 40), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 1.6, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Oak Barrel
Sherwin-Williams · 7714
LRV38.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7714
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Tamarind
Sherwin-Williams · 7538
LRV39.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7538
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Oak Barrel vs Tamarind Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Oak Barrel on one side and Tamarind 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.