Hopsack vs Umber
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Hopsack belongs to the beige-greige family and Umber to the beige family. Hopsack (LRV 24) reflects noticeably more light than Umber (LRV 10), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 18.3, 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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Hopsack vs Umber Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hopsack on one side and Umber 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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