Avocado vs Fairfax Brown
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Avocado belongs to the beige-greige family and Fairfax Brown to the beige-pink family. Avocado (LRV 20) reflects noticeably more light than Fairfax Brown (LRV 7), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 23.7, 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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Avocado vs Fairfax Brown Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Avocado on one side and Fairfax Brown 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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