Afterglow vs Joy
Where Afterglow belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Joy is a Tikkurila color. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Joy (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Afterglow (LRV 65), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 10.3, 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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Afterglow vs Joy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Afterglow on one side and Joy 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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