Merlins Beard vs Sablewood
Where Merlins Beard belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Sablewood is a PPG color. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Merlins Beard (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Sablewood (LRV 74), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 0.5, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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Merlins Beard vs Sablewood Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Merlins Beard on one side and Sablewood 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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