# Sherwin Williams Tamarind

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/tamarind-sw-7538](https://plan-home.com/color/tamarind-sw-7538)

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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Tamarind
- **Color code:** SW 7538
- **HEX:** #c0a588
- **RGB:** 192, 165, 136
- **LRV:** 39.93%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** 2018 Unity, Timeless Color Wall, Dreamer

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Brookline Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brookline-beige-hc-47)
- [Sherwin Williams Farro](https://plan-home.com/color/farro-sw-9103)
- [Behr Basketry](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-basketry)
- [Behr Merino](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-merino)
- [Sherwin Williams Latte](https://plan-home.com/color/latte-sw-6108)
- [Sherwin Williams Oak Barrel](https://plan-home.com/color/oak-barrel-sw-7714)
- [Sherwin Williams Townhall Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/townhall-tan-sw-7690)
- [Sherwin Williams Beige Intenso](https://plan-home.com/color/beige-intenso-sw-9096)
- [Benjamin Moore Capilano Bridge](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-capilano-bridge-1076)
- [Sherwin Williams Sands of Time](https://plan-home.com/color/sands-of-time-sw-6101)
- [Benjamin Moore Hillsborough Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hillsborough-beige-1033)
- [Behr Oxford Street](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-oxford-street)
- [Sherwin Williams Cork Wedge](https://plan-home.com/color/cork-wedge-sw-7539)
- [Behr Milano](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-milano)
- [Benjamin Moore Hidden Oaks](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hidden-oaks-1129)
- [Benjamin Moore Cafe Royal](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cafe-royal-1130)
- [Benjamin Moore Palm Desert Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-palm-desert-tan-1123)
- [Sherwin Williams Basket Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/basket-beige-sw-6143)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Antler Velvet](https://plan-home.com/color/antler-velvet-sw-9111)
- [Sherwin Williams Barcelona Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/barcelona-beige-sw-7530)
- [Sherwin Williams Khaki Shade](https://plan-home.com/color/khaki-shade-sw-7533)
- [Sherwin Williams Windsor Greige](https://plan-home.com/color/windsor-greige-sw-7528)
- [Sherwin Williams Relaxed Khaki](https://plan-home.com/color/relaxed-khaki-sw-6149)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Renwick Golden Oak](https://plan-home.com/color/renwick-golden-oak-sw-2824)
- [Sherwin Williams Cardboard](https://plan-home.com/color/cardboard-sw-6124)
- [Sherwin Williams Rookwood Antique Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/rookwood-antique-gold-sw-2814)
- [Sherwin Williams Soft Fawn](https://plan-home.com/color/soft-fawn-sw-9097)
- [Sherwin Williams Woven Wicker](https://plan-home.com/color/woven-wicker-sw-9104)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mount Etna](https://plan-home.com/color/mount-etna-sw-7625)
- [Sherwin Williams Debonair](https://plan-home.com/color/debonair-sw-9139)
- [Sherwin Williams Tarragon](https://plan-home.com/color/tarragon-sw-9660)
- [Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud](https://plan-home.com/color/rain-cloud-sw-9639)
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner](https://plan-home.com/color/sea-mariner-sw-9640)
- [Sherwin Williams Starry Night](https://plan-home.com/color/starry-night-sw-6540)
- [Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/soulful-blue-sw-6543)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.