Sun Bleached Ochre vs Torchlight paint color comparison

Sun Bleached Ochre vs Torchlight

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. With LRVs of 47 and 48, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 9.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Sun Bleached Ochre
Sherwin-Williams · 9011
LRV47.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9011
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Torchlight
Sherwin-Williams · 6374
LRV48.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6374
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Sun Bleached Ochre vs Torchlight Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sun Bleached Ochre on one side and Torchlight 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.