Cay vs Outgoing Orange
Cay and Outgoing Orange come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Cay reads as blue, while Outgoing Orange reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 19-point LRV gap — 58 for Cay vs 39 for Outgoing Orange — means Cay will open up a space more effectively. Where Cay leans cool, Outgoing Orange reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 62.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Cay vs Outgoing Orange in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Cay and Outgoing Orange in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Cay returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Cay vs Outgoing Orange Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cay on one side and Outgoing Orange 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.