Afternoon vs Danube
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Afternoon belongs to the beige family and Danube to the blue family. Afternoon (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Danube (LRV 16), a difference of 49 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Afternoon runs warm while Danube is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 87.6, 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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Afternoon vs Danube Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Afternoon on one side and Danube 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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