Faded Flaxflower vs Travertine
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Faded Flaxflower reads as blue, while Travertine reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Travertine (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Faded Flaxflower (LRV 44), a difference of 24 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Faded Flaxflower runs cool while Travertine is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 32.2, 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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Faded Flaxflower vs Travertine Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Faded Flaxflower on one side and Travertine 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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