Sycamore Tan vs Versatile Gray

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Versatile Gray (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than Sycamore Tan (LRV 27), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 16.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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
Hex#9C8A79
LRV26.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number2855
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Versatile Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 6072
Hex#C1B6AB
LRV47.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6072
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Sycamore Tan vs Versatile Gray Simulated Comparison

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

More Sycamore Tan comparisons

See how Sycamore Tan stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Sycamore Tan
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Sycamore Tan
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Sycamore Tan
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Sycamore Tan reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Sycamore Tan
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Sycamore Tan
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Sycamore Tan
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Sycamore Tan
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Sycamore Tan
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Sycamore Tan
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Sycamore Tan
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Sycamore Tan
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Sycamore Tan reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Sycamore Tan
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Sycamore Tan
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Sycamore Tan reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Sycamore Tan
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Sycamore Tan
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Sycamore Tan reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Sycamore Tan
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Sycamore Tan
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Sycamore Tan
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Sycamore Tan
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Sycamore Tan
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Sycamore Tan reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Sycamore Tan
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Sycamore Tan
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Sycamore Tan reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Sycamore Tan
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Sycamore Tan
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Sycamore Tan reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Sycamore Tan
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Sycamore Tan
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Sycamore Tan
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Sycamore Tan
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Sycamore Tan
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Sycamore Tan
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Sycamore Tan reads noticeably lighter