Bateau Brown vs Quartersawn Oak

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Bateau Brown reads as pink, while Quartersawn Oak reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Quartersawn Oak (LRV 16) reflects noticeably more light than Bateau Brown (LRV 13), a difference of 3 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. The ΔE 6.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.