Blackened Black vs Woodsy Brown
Where Blackened Black belongs to Jotun's range, Woodsy Brown is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Blackened Black belongs to the grey family and Woodsy Brown to the beige-pink family. Blackened Black (LRV 7) reflects noticeably more light than Woodsy Brown (LRV 3), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Blackened Black runs neutral while Woodsy Brown is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 18.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Blackened Black vs Woodsy Brown Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blackened Black on one side and Woodsy Brown 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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