Folk Art vs Shagreen
Folk Art (Benjamin Moore) and Shagreen (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Folk Art belongs to the beige-yellow family and Shagreen to the beige-green family. The 4-point LRV gap — 61 for Folk Art vs 57 for Shagreen — means Folk Art will open up a space more effectively. Where Folk Art leans yellow, Shagreen reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 3.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Folk Art vs Shagreen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Folk Art on one side and Shagreen 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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