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Sherwin-Williams Sycamore Tan

SW 2855 · #9C8A79 · LRV ~26.6

Closest tone in another brand: HGTV Home Tavern Taupe (~100% proximity)

Sycamore Tan (SW 2855) is a dark brown from Sherwin-Williams with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 26.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Tavern Taupe (~100% proximity).

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LRV (estimated)

26.6 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 2855

HEX

#9C8A79

RGB

156, 138, 121

HSL

29°, 15%, 54%

Family

Browns

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Sycamore Tan FAQ

What undertone does Sycamore Tan have?

Sycamore Tan is a dark brown with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Sycamore Tan?

Sycamore Tan has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Sycamore Tan in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tavern Taupe (HGSW7508), ~100% proximity; PPG: Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Ticonderoga Taupe (992), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Wild Maitake (DEBN24), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Stone Manor (6006-2A), ~97% proximity; Behr: Light Truffle (PPU5-06A), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), ~95% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Sycamore Tan?

The HEX code of Sycamore Tan (SW 2855) is #9C8A79, RGB 156, 138, 121. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.