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.
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Dyer's Woad vs Marigold Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dyer's Woad on one side and Marigold 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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