Sherwin-Williams Natural Tan (SW 7567) records 65.43% LRV and 85.2 L*_HK lightness (#DCD2C3, RGB 220/210/195). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=84.61, a*=0.91, b*=8.66, C*=8.71, h°=84°) place SW 7567 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Natural Tan (SW 7567) are Behr Sandstone Cove (730C-2, ΔE=0.64) and Benjamin Moore Cedar Key (982, ΔE=1.11).
Sherwin-Williams Natural Tan (SW 7567, #DCD2C3) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams) | Natural Tan (SW 7567) | #DCD2C3 | 65.43% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Sandstone Cove (730C-2) | #DDD4C5 | 66% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.64 (98.7%) |
| Behr #2 | Gray Envelope (DC-011) | #D9D0C1 | 64% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.71 (98.5%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Cedar Key (982) | #D7CEBF | 62.52% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.11 (97.7%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Cedar Key (OC-16) | #D7CEBF | 62.52% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.11 (97.7%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.64 match for SW 7567: Sandstone Cove (730C-2) delivers identical 66% reflectance to SW 7567 with matched C*=8.54 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.71 match for SW 7567: Gray Envelope (DC-011) delivers -1.4 LRV points deeper than Natural Tan (SW 7567) with matched C*=8.57 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.71 match for SW 7567: Parisian Taupe (PWN-42) delivers +1.6 LRV points lighter than Natural Tan (SW 7567) with +0.63 higher C*=9.34 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.11 equivalent for SW 7567: Cedar Key (982) delivers -2.9 LRV points deeper than Natural Tan (SW 7567) with matched C*=8.59 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.11 equivalent for SW 7567: Cedar Key (OC-16) delivers -2.9 LRV points deeper than Natural Tan (SW 7567) with matched C*=8.59 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.22 equivalent for SW 7567: Elmira White (HC-84) delivers identical 65.77% reflectance to SW 7567 with matched C*=8.9 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Natural Tan (#DCD2C3, LRV 65.43%).
Natural Tan (SW 7567, b*=8.66) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 7567 (#DCD2C3)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7567 (2700K shifts to #F9CBA5)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Natural Tan (SW 7567) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code SW 7567 (Natural Tan) reflects 65.43% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Natural Tan (SW 7567) registers J'=86.8, a'=0.76, and b'=5.95 with HSL (36°, 26%, 81%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 85.2 L*_HK. Because SW 7567 carries a*=0.91 red-green and b*=8.66 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.71, Natural Tan projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7567 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Natural Tan (SW 7567) holds its native #E3D1BB swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7567 adapts to #EACFB2; at 3500K halogen, Natural Tan transitions to #EFCEAD; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7567 warms to #F5CCA8; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Natural Tan (SW 7567) settles at #F9CBA5.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Natural Tan (SW 7567, #DCD2C3), Behr Sandstone Cove (730C-2, #DDD4C5, LRV 66%) scores ΔE2000=0.64 and CAM16=0.65, followed by Gray Envelope (DC-011, ΔE=0.71). In Benjamin Moore, Cedar Key (982, #D7CEBF, LRV 62.52%) achieves ΔE2000=1.11 ahead of Cedar Key (OC-16, ΔE=1.11). Coordinate SW 7567 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) trim, Cotton White (SW 7104) hallways, and Gray Area (SW 7052) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Natural Tan.
Sherwin-Williams Natural Tan (SW 7567) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 65.43% (#DCD2C3) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 85.2 L*_HK.
At 65.43% reflectance, Natural Tan (SW 7567) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=84.61) to hold its #DCD2C3 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=84.61, a*=0.91, b*=8.66) classifies Sherwin-Williams Natural Tan (SW 7567) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=8.71 chroma and h°=84° hue.
Pair Natural Tan (SW 7567) with North & East Windows for SW 7567 (65.43% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 7567 (#DCD2C3). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7567 shifts from #DCD2C3 toward #F9CBA5.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Natural Tan (SW 7567, #DCD2C3) are Behr Sandstone Cove (730C-2, #DDD4C5) at ΔE2000=0.64 and Benjamin Moore Cedar Key (982, #D7CEBF) at ΔE2000=1.11.
Both 730C-2 and 982 matches are verified against Natural Tan (SW 7567) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Natural Tan (SW 7567, LRV 65.43%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, #E9EBE7, LRV 82.53%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) with Natural Tan (SW 7567) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.