Otter vs Utaupeia paint color comparison

Otter vs Utaupeia

OtterSherwin-WilliamsvsUtaupeiaSherwin-WilliamsΔE 31.2 — Very different colors

Otter and Utaupeia come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Otter belongs to the beige-pink family and Utaupeia to the beige-greige family. The 23-point LRV gap — 29 for Utaupeia vs 6 for Otter — means Utaupeia 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 31.2 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

Otter
Sherwin-Williams · 6041
LRV6.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6041
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Utaupeia
Sherwin-Williams · 9088
LRV28.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9088
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Otter vs Utaupeia Simulated Comparison

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