Burlap vs Senses
Where Burlap belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Senses is a Jotun color. Burlap reads as greige-grey, while Senses reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Senses (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Burlap (LRV 31), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Burlap vs Senses in Real Spaces
5 real rooms side by side. Burlap and Senses are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Senses will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Burlap would.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Senses reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Burlap.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Senses reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Burlap.
Dining Room
A dining room lit by a dimmed pendant or candles is one of the most forgiving environments for paint — warm light softens almost everything. Senses returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Burlap vs Senses Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Burlap on one side and Senses 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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