Flyway vs Quartersawn Oak paint color comparison

Flyway vs Quartersawn Oak

FlywaySherwin-WilliamsvsQuartersawn OakSherwin-WilliamsΔE 49.9 — Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Flyway reads as blue, while Quartersawn Oak reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 39 vs 16, Flyway will read as the brighter of the two — a 23-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Flyway's cool character against Quartersawn Oak's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 49.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Flyway
Sherwin-Williams · 6794
LRV39.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6794
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Quartersawn Oak
Sherwin-Williams · 2836
LRV15.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number2836
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Flyway vs Quartersawn Oak Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Flyway on one side and Quartersawn Oak on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.