Fairfax Brown vs Quartersawn Oak
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Fairfax Brown reads as beige-pink, while Quartersawn Oak reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Quartersawn Oak (LRV 16) reflects noticeably more light than Fairfax Brown (LRV 7), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 14.5, 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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Fairfax Brown vs Quartersawn Oak Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fairfax Brown on one side and Quartersawn Oak 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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