Whiskey Barrel vs Roycroft Brass
Where Whiskey Barrel belongs to Behr's range, Roycroft Brass is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Whiskey Barrel (LRV 18) reflects noticeably more light than Roycroft Brass (LRV 15), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Whiskey Barrel runs red while Roycroft Brass is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.9 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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Whiskey Barrel vs Roycroft Brass Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Whiskey Barrel on one side and Roycroft Brass 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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