Briny vs Smoky Salmon
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Briny belongs to the blue family and Smoky Salmon to the beige-pink family. Smoky Salmon (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than Briny (LRV 17), a difference of 35 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Briny runs cool while Smoky Salmon is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 55.6, 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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Briny vs Smoky Salmon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Briny on one side and Smoky Salmon 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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