High Tea vs Sawdust paint color comparison

High Tea vs Sawdust

High TeaSherwin-WilliamsvsSawdustSherwin-WilliamsΔE 10.3 — Distinct difference

High Tea and Sawdust come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. The 9-point LRV gap — 26 for Sawdust vs 17 for High Tea — means Sawdust will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 10.3 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.

Color Details

High Tea
Sherwin-Williams · 6159
LRV16.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6159
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Sawdust
Sherwin-Williams · 6158
LRV25.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6158
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

High Tea vs Sawdust Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see High Tea on one side and Sawdust 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.