Sycamore Tan 2855 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #9C8A79, estimated LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roasted Chestnut from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #9C8A79 · 2855
Sycamore Tan
27%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sycamore Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#9C8A79
RGB156, 138, 121
Estimated LRV26.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Sycamore Tan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sycamore Tan
#9C8A79
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sycamore Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sycamore Tan Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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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Sycamore Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sycamore Tan have?
Sycamore Tan by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Sycamore Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sycamore Tan are Roasted Chestnut by PPG (a close digital match), Wild Maitake by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Ticonderoga Taupe by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sycamore 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 Sycamore Tan?
Sycamore Tan has a estimated lightness value of 26.6, 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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