Armory vs Timber Beam

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Armory reads as grey, while Timber Beam reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 13 vs 5, Timber Beam will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Armory's neutral character against Timber Beam's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 26.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.