Sherwin Williams Tamarind SW 7538
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- Tamarind for bedroom (1 photo)
- Tamarind for living room (7 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Tamarind for bathroom (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 7538 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Tamarind reviews (9 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Tamarind undertones?
- Is Tamarind SW 7538 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Tamarind
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Tamarind SW 7538
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | SW 7538 |
| Name: | Tamarind |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | 2018 Unity, Timeless Color Wall, Dreamer |
What color is Sherwin Williams Tamarind?
Sherwin Williams Tamarind SW 7538 is a muted, mid-tone tan with a warm beige base and a noticeable earthy cast. Its softened brown-gold character keeps it from reading flat, giving walls more presence than a pale neutral without becoming heavy. In bright daylight, Tamarind can appear lighter and more wheat-toned, while lower or warmer lighting brings out its deeper sandy-brown side. It suits living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, and dining spaces where a grounded neutral is wanted. Pair it with creamy off-whites, deep charcoal, warm wood flooring, aged brass, and natural linen for a layered, material-focused look.
Tamarind for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Tamarind for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this beige shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 7538 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm mid-tone beige real bathrooms.
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Sherwin Williams SW 7538 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm beige hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Sherwin Williams Tamarind reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this beige that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Tamarind undertones?
Tamarind is a mid-light, muted caramel tan. The HEX sample leans yellow-orange; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
192, 165, 136
Is Sherwin Williams Tamarind cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 31°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
SW 7538 Tamarind HSL code: 31, 31%, 64%
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.
How light temperature affects Tamarind
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Tamarind:
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 7538
Tamarind
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 Tamarind with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 211, such as Sherwin Williams Mount Etna and Debonair.
LRV of Tamarind
Tamarind has an LRV of 39.93% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 39.93%, 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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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #c0a588 |
| RGB Decimal | 192, 165, 136 |
| RGB Percent | 75.29%, 64.71%, 53.33% |
| HSV | Hue: 31° Saturation: 29.17% Value: 75.29% |
| HSL | hsl(31, 31, 64) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 14.06 Yellow: 29.17 Key: 24.71 |
| YIQ | Y: 169.767 I: 25.408 Q: -3.313 |
| XYZ | X: 39.637 Y: 39.896 Z: 28.899 |
| CIE Lab | L:69.395 a:5.476 b:18.704 |
| CIE Luv | L:69.395 u:18.872 v:24.429 |
| Decimal | 12625288 |
| Hunter Lab | 63.163, 1.481, 17.088 |
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