Canvas Tan
Sherwin-Williams
SW 7531
Canvas Tan is a light, even-tempered tan that delivers warmth without the orange or pink risk of older beiges. It reads like unbleached canvas, which suits casual living rooms, hallways, and bedrooms in warm transitional palettes. It is a step more saturated than Natural Linen and pairs naturally with ivory trim and seagrass textures.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Benjamin Moore: Clay Beige OC-11 (#D9CFBB) · Temporal Spirit 965 (#D9CFBB) · Dusty Road CC-310 (#DED0C0)
Farrow & Ball: Joa's White No. 226 (#DBCFBB) · Off-White No. 3 (#DBD4BF) · Shaded White No. 201 (#D5CFC0)
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors: Maison Blanche SW 7526 (#DFD2BF) · Grecian Ivory SW 7541 (#D8CFBE) · Rivers Edge SW 7517 (#DBCEBD)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Canvas Tan?
The hex code for Sherwin-Williams Canvas Tan SW 7531 is #DCD1BF. In RGB that is 220, 209, 191. Use these values to reproduce Canvas Tan in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Farrow & Ball equivalent of Canvas Tan?
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Canvas Tan is Joa's White No. 226 (#DBCFBB). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Canvas Tan warm or cool?
Canvas Tan is warm, a soft yellow-beige with surprisingly steady behavior across light conditions. It rarely flashes orange, which sets it apart from beiges of an earlier era. At an LRV of approximately 65, it keeps rooms light and sunny. Cooler north light tames it toward a neutral khaki-cream. Use warm whites for trim; a cool white beside it will exaggerate the yellow.
Why does Canvas Tan look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #DCD1BF as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Canvas Tan have?
Canvas Tan has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 65, meaning it reflects about 65% of visible light. That places it among lighter colors that keep rooms feeling open and bright.
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