Sherwin Williams Canvas Tan SW 7531
| Official page: | Canvas Tan SW 7531 |
| Code: | SW 7531 |
| Name: | Canvas Tan |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well, Acute Care Cool Foundations |
What color is Sherwin Williams Canvas Tan?
Sherwin Williams SW 7531 Canvas Tan is a warm and versatile neutral color that brings a sense of calm and sophistication to any space. This soft beige hue works beautifully with a variety of color palettes, such as SW 7006 Extra White for a crisp and clean look, SW 7042 Shoji White for an elegant contrast, and SW 7029 Agreeable Gray for a harmonious blend. Pairing Canvas Tan with natural wood tones and muted blues or greens can create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, while adding metallic accents can add a touch of luxury to the overall design. Incorporate this timeless shade into your interior to achieve a timeless and stylish aesthetic.
Sherwin Williams SW 7531 for bathroom
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Sherwin Williams SW 7531 on kitchen cabinets
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Sherwin Williams Canvas Tan reviews
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What are Sherwin Williams Canvas Tan undertones?
The undertone of Canvas Tan can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#DCD1BF
RGB code:
220, 209, 191
Is Sherwin Williams Canvas Tan SW 7531 cool or warm?
With a hue of 37° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 7531 Canvas Tan HSL code: 37, 29%, 81%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
- To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Canvas Tan
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Canvas Tan:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
SW 7531
Canvas Tan
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Canvas Tan with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 217, such as Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud and Sea Mariner.
LRV of Canvas Tan
Canvas Tan has an LRV of 64.31% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 64.31%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #dcd1bf | |
| RGB Decimal | 220, 209, 191 | |
| RGB Percent | 86.27%, 81.96%, 74.90% | |
| HSV | Hue: 37° Saturation: 13.18% Value: 86.27% | |
| HSL | hsl(37, 29, 81) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.0 Yellow: 13.18 Key: 13.73 | |
| YIQ | Y: 210.237 I: 12.339 Q: -3.275 | |
| XYZ | X: 61.718 Y: 64.579 Z: 58.49 | |
| CIE Lab | L:84.266 a:0.791 b:10.292 | |
| CIE Luv | L:84.266 u:7.542 v:14.95 | |
| Decimal | 14471615 | |
| Hunter Lab | 80.361, -3.542, 13.099 |
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