Dhurrie Beige vs Oak Barrel

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Dhurrie Beige reads as beige-greige, while Oak Barrel reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Dhurrie Beige (LRV 50) reflects noticeably more light than Oak Barrel (LRV 39), a difference of 12 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 11.1, 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.