Avenue Tan vs Lakeside
Avenue Tan and Lakeside come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Avenue Tan reads as beige-greige, while Lakeside reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 47 for Lakeside vs 44 for Avenue Tan — means Lakeside will open up a space more effectively. Where Avenue Tan leans warm, Lakeside reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 19.0 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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Avenue Tan vs Lakeside Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Avenue Tan on one side and Lakeside 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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