Bateau Brown vs Velvety Chestnut

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Bateau Brown reads as pink, while Velvety Chestnut reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Velvety Chestnut (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Bateau Brown (LRV 13), 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 15.9, 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.