Jacaranda vs Surprise Amber

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Jacaranda belongs to the blue family and Surprise Amber to the beige family. At LRV 53 vs 30, Surprise Amber will read as the brighter of the two — a 22-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Jacaranda's cool character against Surprise Amber's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 69.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.