Refined Yellow vs Tarnished Treasure
Refined Yellow (Jotun) and Tarnished Treasure (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Refined Yellow belongs to the beige-yellow family and Tarnished Treasure to the beige family. The 6-point LRV gap — 44 for Refined Yellow vs 38 for Tarnished Treasure — means Refined Yellow will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 4.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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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Refined Yellow vs Tarnished Treasure Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Refined Yellow on one side and Tarnished Treasure 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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