Forged Steel vs Sunny Side Up
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Forged Steel reads as grey, while Sunny Side Up reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Sunny Side Up (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Forged Steel (LRV 10), a difference of 54 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Forged Steel runs neutral while Sunny Side Up is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 72.0, 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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Forged Steel vs Sunny Side Up Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Forged Steel on one side and Sunny Side Up 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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