Dyer's Woad vs Marigold

Dyer's Woad and Marigold come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Dyer's Woad belongs to the blue family and Marigold to the beige family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 30 vs 30 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Dyer's Woad leans cool, Marigold reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 74.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.