August Moon vs Faded Flaxflower
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, August Moon belongs to the beige family and Faded Flaxflower to the blue family. August Moon (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Faded Flaxflower (LRV 44), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. August Moon runs warm while Faded Flaxflower is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 35.5, 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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August Moon vs Faded Flaxflower Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see August Moon on one side and Faded Flaxflower 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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