Smiley Face vs Sunny Side Up
Both from Behr's palette. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Smiley Face (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Sunny Side Up (LRV 45), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 21.6, 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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Smiley Face vs Sunny Side Up Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smiley Face on one side and Sunny Side Up 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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