Silver Lake vs Tanbark paint color comparison

Silver Lake vs Tanbark

Silver LakeSherwin-WilliamsvsTanbarkSherwin-WilliamsΔE 39.1 — Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Silver Lake reads as blue-grey, while Tanbark reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 53 vs 15, Silver Lake will read as the brighter of the two — a 37-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Silver Lake's cool character against Tanbark's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 39.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Silver Lake
Sherwin-Williams · 9633
LRV52.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9633
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Tanbark
Sherwin-Williams · 6061
LRV15.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6061
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Silver Lake vs Tanbark Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Silver Lake on one side and Tanbark 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.