Aged Wine vs Nearly Brown
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Aged Wine reads as pink, while Nearly Brown reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Nearly Brown (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than Aged Wine (LRV 13), a difference of 17 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 29.3, 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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Aged Wine vs Nearly Brown Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aged Wine on one side and Nearly Brown 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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