Classic Ivory vs Take Five

Classic Ivory and Take Five come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Classic Ivory reads as beige, while Take Five reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 20-point LRV gap — 76 for Classic Ivory vs 56 for Take Five — means Classic Ivory will open up a space more effectively. Where Classic Ivory leans warm, Take Five reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 27.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.