Buckram Binding vs Safari paint color comparison

Buckram Binding vs Safari

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Buckram Binding (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than Safari (LRV 46), a difference of 10 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 8.5 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.

Color Details

Buckram Binding
Sherwin-Williams · 0036
LRV56.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number0036
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Safari
Sherwin-Williams · 7697
LRV46.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7697
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Buckram Binding vs Safari Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buckram Binding on one side and Safari on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.