PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsAccessible Beigevs Sherwin-WilliamsNatural Linen
Why this comparison. Natural Linen is lighter and creamier; Accessible Beige holds more gray.
Accessible Beige and Natural Linen are very close (ΔE 3.79). 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 9109
Natural Linen
#E1D5BD · LRV 67
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
3.79
noticeable
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
9
Natural Linen is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Accessible Beige: red-orange / warm
Natural Linen: red-orange / warm
Natural Linen: red-orange / warm
Natural Linen is slightly lighter (LRV 67 vs 58, 9-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Accessible Beige | Natural Linen |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7036 | SW 9109 |
| Hex | #D1C7B4 | #E1D5BD |
| RGB | 209, 199, 180 | 225, 213, 189 |
| LRV | 58 | 67 |
| 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 NATURAL LINEN
Sherwin-Williams Natural Linen
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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