Sycamore Tan
SW 2855 · Sherwin-Williams
BrownView Sycamore Tan SW 2855 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#9C8A79
LRV
27
Family
Brown
SW 2855
Color profile
Light value
27 · Deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 27, Sycamore Tan is a medium brown that reflects a moderate amount of light. Sycamore Tan carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Sycamore Tan under Neutral. It shares identical color values with Tavern Taupe.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 27 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Sycamore TanThis colorSycamore TanSherwin-Williams · SW 2855
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Tap any color to compareSycamore Tan vs Tavern Taupe
27LRV27
#9C8A79Hex#9C8A79
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sycamore Tan vs Cocoa Whip
27LRV28
#9C8A79Hex#A08E7E
BrownFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sycamore Tan vs Dry Dock
27LRV28
#9C8A79Hex#A18D7D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sycamore Tan vs Curio Gray
27LRV26
#9C8A79Hex#988977
BrownFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sycamore Tan vs Woodbridge
27LRV28
#9C8A79Hex#9F8E7A
BrownFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sycamore Tan vs Moth Wing
27LRV29
#9C8A79Hex#A0907F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sycamore Tan vs Utaupeia
27LRV29
#9C8A79Hex#A58F7B
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sycamore Tan vs Sandy Ridge
27LRV28
#9C8A79Hex#A18E77
BrownFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sycamore Tan vs Hammered Silver
27LRV26
#9C8A79Hex#978A7F
BrownFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sycamore Tan vs Tanglewood
27LRV28
#9C8A79Hex#9B8F7E
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareSycamore Tan vs Roasted Chestnut
27LRV27
#9C8A79Hex#9D8C7C
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Roasted Chestnut is near-identical compared with Sycamore Tan.
Sycamore Tan vs Ticonderoga Taupe
27LRV28
#9C8A79Hex#9E8C7C
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Ticonderoga Taupe is near-identical compared with Sycamore Tan.
Sycamore Tan vs Smokey Tan
27LRV27
#9C8A79Hex#9F8C7C
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Smokey Tan is very close match compared with Sycamore Tan.
Sycamore Tan vs Cabot Trail
27LRV28
#9C8A79Hex#9F8E7C
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cabot Trail is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Sycamore Tan.
Sycamore Tan vs Stone Manor
27LRV26
#9C8A79Hex#998976
BrownFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Stone Manor is very close match compared with Sycamore Tan.
Sycamore Tan vs Light Truffle
27LRV25
#9C8A79Hex#968777
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Light Truffle is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Sycamore Tan.
Sycamore Tan vs Chocolate Cream Pie
27LRV28
#9C8A79Hex#A28C78
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Chocolate Cream Pie is very close match · 1 points lighter · warmer compared with Sycamore Tan.
Sycamore Tan vs Rapid Rock
27LRV30
#9C8A79Hex#A39281
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rapid Rock is close match · 3 points lighter compared with Sycamore Tan.
Sycamore Tan vs Mouse's Back
27LRV26
#9C8A79Hex#958975
BrownFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Mouse's Back is close match · 1 points darker · leans greener compared with Sycamore Tan.
Sycamore Tan vs Charleston Gray
27LRV29
#9C8A79Hex#9A9087
BrownFamilyGray
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Charleston Gray is close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Sycamore Tan.
Sycamore Tan, answered
What is the LRV of Sycamore Tan?
Sycamore Tan (SW 2855) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 27, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Sycamore Tan a warm or cool color?
Sycamore Tan has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Sycamore Tan be used outside?
Yes, Sycamore Tan is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Sycamore Tan from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Sycamore Tan is Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30) by PPG, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 2855
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