Chateau Brown vs Niebla Azul
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Chateau Brown belongs to the grey family and Niebla Azul to the blue-grey family. Niebla Azul (LRV 53) reflects noticeably more light than Chateau Brown (LRV 8), a difference of 45 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Chateau Brown runs warm while Niebla Azul is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 46.4, 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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Chateau Brown vs Niebla Azul Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chateau Brown on one side and Niebla Azul 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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