Center Stage vs Nervy Hue

Center StageSherwin-WilliamsvsNervy HueSherwin-WilliamsΔE 25.1Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Center Stage belongs to the yellow family and Nervy Hue to the beige-yellow family. At LRV 56 vs 48, Nervy Hue will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Center Stage's neutral character against Nervy Hue's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 25.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Center Stage
Sherwin-Williams · 6920
Hex#B2C216
LRV48.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6920
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Nervy Hue
Sherwin-Williams · 6917
Hex#D7C65B
LRV55.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6917
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Center Stage vs Nervy Hue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Center Stage on one side and Nervy Hue on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Center Stage comparisons

See how Center Stage stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Center Stage
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Center Stage
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Center Stage
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Center Stage is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Center Stage
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Center Stage
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Center Stage reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Center Stage
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Center Stage
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Center Stage
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Center Stage reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Center Stage
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Center Stage
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Center Stage
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Center Stage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Center Stage
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Center Stage reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Center Stage
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Center Stage is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Center Stage
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Center Stage reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Center Stage
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Center Stage is the lighter choice

Piazza
Center Stage
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Center Stage
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Center Stage
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Center Stage reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Center Stage
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Center Stage reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Center Stage
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Center Stage is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Center Stage
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Center Stage
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Center Stage is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Center Stage
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Center Stage reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Center Stage
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Center Stage is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Center Stage
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Center Stage
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Center Stage reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Center Stage
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Center Stage
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Center Stage
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Center Stage
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Center Stage is the lighter choice