Creamy vs Pottery Urn
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Creamy reads as beige, while Pottery Urn reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Creamy (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Pottery Urn (LRV 27), a difference of 54 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 36.7, 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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Creamy vs Pottery Urn Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Creamy on one side and Pottery Urn 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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