Different Gold vs Nankeen paint color comparison

Different Gold vs Nankeen

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Different Gold (LRV 32) reflects noticeably more light than Nankeen (LRV 24), a difference of 8 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. The ΔE 7.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Different Gold
Sherwin-Williams · 6396
LRV32.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6396
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Nankeen
Sherwin-Williams · 6397
LRV24.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6397
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Different Gold vs Nankeen Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Different Gold on one side and Nankeen on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.