Braintree vs Cold Foam
Braintree and Cold Foam come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Braintree belongs to the grey family and Cold Foam to the beige-greige family. The 72-point LRV gap — 84 for Cold Foam vs 12 for Braintree — means Cold Foam will open up a space more effectively. Where Braintree leans neutral, Cold Foam reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 51.5 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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Braintree vs Cold Foam Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Braintree on one side and Cold Foam 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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