Gardenia vs Riviera
Where Gardenia belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Riviera is a Tikkurila color. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Gardenia (LRV 78) reflects noticeably more light than Riviera (LRV 73), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Gardenia vs Riviera Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gardenia on one side and Riviera 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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