Buff vs Denim
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Buff reads as beige, while Denim reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Buff (LRV 75) reflects noticeably more light than Denim (LRV 14), a difference of 61 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Buff runs warm while Denim is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 56.9, 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.
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Buff vs Denim Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buff on one side and Denim 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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