French Vanilla vs Salty Dog
French Vanilla and Salty Dog come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. French Vanilla reads as beige, while Salty Dog reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 78-point LRV gap — 83 for French Vanilla vs 5 for Salty Dog — means French Vanilla will open up a space more effectively. Where French Vanilla leans warm, Salty Dog reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 74.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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French Vanilla vs Salty Dog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Vanilla on one side and Salty Dog 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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