Buff vs Curio Gray
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Buff belongs to the beige family and Curio Gray to the greige-grey family. Buff (LRV 75) reflects noticeably more light than Curio Gray (LRV 26), a difference of 49 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 32.1, 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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Buff vs Curio Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buff on one side and Curio Gray 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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