Craftsman Brown vs Simplify Beige
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Simplify Beige (LRV 59) reflects noticeably more light than Craftsman Brown (LRV 31), a difference of 28 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 21.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Craftsman Brown vs Simplify Beige in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Craftsman Brown and Simplify Beige in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Simplify Beige reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Craftsman Brown.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Simplify Beige reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Craftsman Brown.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Simplify Beige reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Craftsman Brown.
Color Details
Craftsman Brown vs Simplify Beige Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Craftsman Brown on one side and Simplify Beige 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.