Artifact vs Vanillin
Artifact and Vanillin come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Artifact belongs to the beige-greige family and Vanillin to the beige family. The 55-point LRV gap — 78 for Vanillin vs 23 for Artifact — means Vanillin will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 36.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Artifact vs Vanillin Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Artifact on one side and Vanillin 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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