Cowboy Boots vs Sawdust

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Cowboy Boots belongs to the beige family and Sawdust to the beige-greige family. Sawdust (LRV 26) reflects noticeably more light than Cowboy Boots (LRV 9), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 21.8, 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.