Angora vs Velvety Chestnut

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Angora belongs to the beige-greige family and Velvety Chestnut to the beige-pink family. Angora (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than Velvety Chestnut (LRV 27), a difference of 31 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 22.9, 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.