Cork vs Caramelized
Where Cork belongs to Behr's range, Caramelized is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Cork (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Caramelized (LRV 35), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cork runs red while Caramelized is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 9.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Cork vs Caramelized Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cork on one side and Caramelized on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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