Paint Color Lab Canvas Tan SW 7531
Sherwin-Williams Canvas Tan (SW 7531) has an LRV of 64. Behr Spanish Sand (OR-W07) is its nearest color match.
- LRV
- 64light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Warm (yellow)calculated from Lab
- Hex
- #DCD1BF
- RGB
- 220, 209, 191
- CIE Lab
- 84.3 / 0.8 / 10.3D65, from hex
- Depth
- Light
Closest matches to Canvas Tan in other brands
Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE). Under 1 is near-identical; under 2 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
| Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE 2000 | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Sand Behr OR-W07 | Behr | 64 | 0.5 | near-identical |
| Toasted Almond PPG 1097-3 | PPG | 61 | 1.3 | very close |
| Aged Beige Behr PPU7-09 | Behr | 63 | 1.6 | very close |
| Muslin BM OC-12 | Benjamin Moore | 66.54 | 1.6 | very close |
| Warm Putty Valspar 6006-1A | Valspar | 64.8 | 2.1 | close, visible side by side |
| Manchester Tan BM HC-81 | Benjamin Moore | 63.24 | 2.2 | close, visible side by side |
| Cream In My Coffee Valspar 3003-10C | Valspar | 72.31 | 2.7 | close, visible side by side |
| Antique White PPG 1024-2 | PPG | 72 | 2.7 | close, visible side by side |
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Canvas Tan on a wall
About Canvas Tan
Canvas Tan LRV and undertone
Sherwin-Williams Canvas Tan (SW 7531) has an LRV of 64, placing it in the light range of the beige color family. Light Reflectance Value indicates how much visible light a surface reflects. With an LRV of 64, this paint generally reflects more light than medium or dark colors, though windows, room orientation, and artificial lighting influence the result. Canvas Tan has a calculated warm yellow undertone and a hex value of #DCD1BF. Its beige classification helps distinguish it from gray-based neutrals, while the warm undertone may become more apparent under warm bulbs. In north-facing rooms, cooler daylight can shift the way warm neutrals appear; south-facing rooms often receive warmer light. Sample the paint beside the room’s flooring and trim before making a final decision. Compare it at different times of day to understand its changing appearance.
Canvas Tan in other brands
Behr Spanish Sand (OR-W07) is the closest listed alternative, with an LRV of 64.0 and a ΔE of 0.5. A ΔE below 1 indicates a near-identical measured color, although application and lighting can still create visible differences. PPG Toasted Almond (PPG1097-3) has an LRV of 61.0 and a ΔE of 1.3, making it a very close match. Behr Aged Beige (PPU7-09), at LRV 63.0 and ΔE 1.6, is also very close. Benjamin Moore Muslin (OC-12) has an LRV of 66.54 and a ΔE of 1.6. These figures indicate that the alternatives are closely related in measured color, but they do not guarantee identical results on a wall. Compare dried samples in the intended space before choosing a different brand.
Lighter and darker Sherwin-Williams alternatives
Sherwin-Williams Natural Linen (SW 9109) has an LRV of 66, making it slightly lighter than Canvas Tan. Its ΔE of 1.3 indicates a very close match, so the change may be subtle when the colors are viewed separately. Sherwin-Williams Antique White (SW 6119) has an LRV of 72 and a ΔE of 2.9, providing a lighter option with a close but visible difference. For a darker alternative, Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige (SW 7036) has an LRV of 58 and a ΔE of 2.7. Sherwin-Williams Useful Gray (SW 7050), at LRV 59 and ΔE 3.5, is also darker by reflectance. These alternatives provide different levels of brightness without requiring a move to a dark color family. Use sample boards to compare the neutrals against white trim and nearby surfaces.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Sherwin-Williams’s page for Canvas Tan.
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Hex, RGB and LRV (as published) from Sherwin-Williams's page for this color, checked October 24, 2026. Lab, undertone and ΔE are our calculations. Not affiliated with Sherwin-Williams. See how we measure colors.