Cardboard vs Portabello
Cardboard and Portabello come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Cardboard reads as beige, while Portabello reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 22 vs 21 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 8.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Cardboard vs Portabello Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cardboard on one side and Portabello 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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