Avenue Tan vs Lavender Wisp

Avenue Tan and Lavender Wisp come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Avenue Tan reads as beige-greige, while Lavender Wisp reads as blue-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 39-point LRV gap — 83 for Lavender Wisp vs 44 for Avenue Tan — means Lavender Wisp will open up a space more effectively. Where Avenue Tan leans warm, Lavender Wisp reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 25.6 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.