Burnished Brandy vs Woodsy Brown
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Burnished Brandy belongs to the beige family and Woodsy Brown to the beige-pink family. Burnished Brandy (LRV 12) reflects noticeably more light than Woodsy Brown (LRV 3), 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. With a ΔE of 25.2, 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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Burnished Brandy vs Woodsy Brown Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Burnished Brandy on one side and Woodsy Brown 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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