Chamois vs Dried Thyme
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Chamois belongs to the beige family and Dried Thyme to the grey family. Chamois (LRV 26) reflects noticeably more light than Dried Thyme (LRV 21), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Chamois runs warm while Dried Thyme is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 29.7, 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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Chamois vs Dried Thyme Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chamois on one side and Dried Thyme 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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