Grandiose vs Nankeen paint color comparison

Grandiose vs Nankeen

GrandioseSherwin-WilliamsvsNankeenSherwin-WilliamsΔE 8.0 — Noticeable difference

Grandiose and Nankeen come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 23 vs 24 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 8.0 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Grandiose
Sherwin-Williams · 6404
LRV22.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6404
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Nankeen
Sherwin-Williams · 6397
LRV24.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6397
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Grandiose vs Nankeen Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Grandiose on one side and Nankeen 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.