Dried Lavender vs Fame Orange
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Dried Lavender reads as blue, while Fame Orange reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Fame Orange (LRV 40) reflects noticeably more light than Dried Lavender (LRV 29), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dried Lavender runs cool while Fame Orange is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 45.4, 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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Dried Lavender vs Fame Orange Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dried Lavender on one side and Fame Orange 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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