Nutmeg vs Tanglewood
Where Nutmeg belongs to Jotun's range, Tanglewood is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. Nutmeg (LRV 31) reflects noticeably more light than Tanglewood (LRV 28), a difference of 3 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. At ΔE 2.4, 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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Nutmeg vs Tanglewood Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nutmeg on one side and Tanglewood 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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