Bateau Brown vs Mountain Air
Bateau Brown and Mountain Air come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Bateau Brown belongs to the pink family and Mountain Air to the blue-grey family. The 60-point LRV gap — 73 for Mountain Air vs 13 for Bateau Brown — means Mountain Air will open up a space more effectively. Where Bateau Brown leans warm, Mountain Air reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 48.1 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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Bateau Brown vs Mountain Air Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bateau Brown on one side and Mountain Air 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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