Masala vs Lemon Twist
Where Masala belongs to Jotun's range, Lemon Twist is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Masala belongs to the beige family and Lemon Twist to the beige-yellow family. Lemon Twist (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Masala (LRV 38), a difference of 34 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 39.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Masala vs Lemon Twist in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Masala and Lemon Twist in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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 Lemon Twist will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Masala 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. Lemon Twist reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Masala.
Color Details
Masala vs Lemon Twist Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Masala on one side and Lemon Twist 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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