Natural Tan → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Sherwin Williams Natural Tan (SW 7567), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Natural Tan
If you love Sherwin Williams Natural Tan but need a Farrow & Ball alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Farrow & Ball, your local store does not carry Sherwin Williams, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Natural Tan (SW 7567) is a medium beige with warm golden beige undertones. A warm, golden beige. More depth than Neutral Ground. Classic and traditional. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 59) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Natural Tan and every Farrow & Ball color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The good news: there is a strong Farrow & Ball match for Natural Tan. Jitney (No.293) comes in with a Delta E of 2.2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Jitney is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 58. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Natural Tan
Jitney is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 58. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth.
| Natural Tan | Jitney | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 59 | 58 |
| Hex | #D2C8B7 | #D2C7B5 |
| Undertone | Warm Golden Beige | Warm Sand |
| Family | Beige | Beige |
Undertone Comparison
Natural Tan has warm golden beige undertones. A warm, golden beige. More depth than Neutral Ground. Classic and traditional.
Jitney has warm sand undertones. A warm, sandy beige with earthy undertones. The color of sun-bleached driftwood. Natural and effortlessly warm.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Natural Tan's warm golden beige quality may read differently than Jitney's warm sand character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Natural Tan in Your Room
The golden warmth is consistent. Reads as a warm, rich beige in all lighting.
Jitney in Your Room
Reads as a warm, golden neutral in most rooms. The sandy quality makes it feel natural and organic. Beautiful with rattan and natural materials.
LRV and Brightness
Natural Tan has an LRV of 59, while Jitney has an LRV of 58. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Natural Tan
Sherwin Williams recommends Natural Tan for: living room, dining room, bedroom, hallway, study. With an LRV of 59, this is a medium color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Jitney is recommended for: living room, bedroom, dining room, hallway, kitchen. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Jitney in the same rooms you planned for Natural Tan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Natural Tan (SW 7567) is Jitney (No.293) with a Delta E of 2.2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Jitney is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 58. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Natural Tan is a Sherwin Williams color with warm golden beige undertones and an LRV of 59. Jitney is a Farrow & Ball color with warm sand undertones and an LRV of 58. With a Delta E of 2.2, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 2.2, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Farrow & Ball equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Farrow & Ball. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Farrow & Ball work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.