PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsAccessible Beigevs Sherwin-WilliamsCanvas Tan
Why this comparison. Canvas Tan leans sandier, Accessible Beige grayer — same lightness territory.
Accessible Beige and Canvas Tan are very close (ΔE 2.61). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7036
Accessible Beige
#D1C7B4 · LRV 58
Undertone: red-orange / warm
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7531
Canvas Tan
#DCD1BF · LRV 65
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
2.61
close
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
7
Canvas Tan is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Accessible Beige: red-orange / warm
Canvas Tan: red-orange / warm
Canvas Tan: red-orange / warm
Canvas Tan is slightly lighter (LRV 65 vs 58, 7-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Accessible Beige | Canvas Tan |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7036 | SW 7531 |
| Hex | #D1C7B4 | #DCD1BF |
| RGB | 209, 199, 180 | 220, 209, 191 |
| LRV | 58 | 65 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK ACCESSIBLE BEIGE
Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK CANVAS TAN
Sherwin-Williams Canvas Tan
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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