Crewel Tan 11 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CBB99B, estimated LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wood Smoke from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #CBB99B · 11
Crewel Tan
50%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Crewel Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#CBB99B
RGB203, 185, 155
Estimated LRV49.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#CBB99B
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#D0BB9D
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High Noon
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Colors That Work With Crewel Tan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crewel Tan
#CBB99B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crewel Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crewel Tan Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Crewel Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crewel Tan have?
Crewel Tan by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Crewel Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crewel Tan are Wood Smoke by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Historic Tan by PPG (a close digital match), Wicker Basket by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Crewel Tan's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Crewel Tan?
Crewel Tan has a estimated lightness value of 49.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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