Portico vs Umber
Portico is a Cloverdale Paint color while Umber comes from Sherwin-Williams. Portico reads as beige-greige, while Umber reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 10 and 10, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 5.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Portico vs Umber Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Portico on one side and Umber 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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