Ecru vs Underseas
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Ecru belongs to the beige family and Underseas to the green-grey family. Ecru (LRV 51) reflects noticeably more light than Underseas (LRV 25), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ecru runs warm while Underseas is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 29.8, 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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Ecru vs Underseas Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ecru on one side and Underseas 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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