Mortar vs Simply Sage
Both from Behr's palette. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Mortar (LRV 67) reflects noticeably more light than Simply Sage (LRV 38), a difference of 29 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 18.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Mortar vs Simply Sage Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mortar on one side and Simply Sage 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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At LRV 67 vs 12, Mortar is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 68 vs 67), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 67 vs 12, Mortar is decisively the brighter choice.
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Mortar reads slightly lighter (LRV 67 vs 57), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.