Sycamore Tan vs Thatch Brown paint color comparison

Sycamore Tan vs Thatch Brown

Sycamore Tan and Thatch Brown 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 9-point LRV gap — 27 for Sycamore Tan vs 17 for Thatch Brown — means Sycamore 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 11.4 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

Sycamore Tan
Sherwin-Williams · 2855
LRV26.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number2855
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Thatch Brown
Sherwin-Williams · 6145
LRV17.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6145
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Sycamore Tan vs Thatch Brown Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sycamore Tan on one side and Thatch Brown 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.