Auric vs Salty Dog
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Auric belongs to the beige family and Salty Dog to the blue family. Auric (LRV 30) reflects noticeably more light than Salty Dog (LRV 5), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Auric runs warm while Salty Dog is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 88.7, 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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Auric vs Salty Dog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Auric on one side and Salty Dog 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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