Jamaica Bay vs Velvety Chestnut
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Jamaica Bay belongs to the blue family and Velvety Chestnut to the beige-pink family. Jamaica Bay (LRV 30) reflects noticeably more light than Velvety Chestnut (LRV 27), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Jamaica Bay runs cool while Velvety Chestnut is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 43.5, 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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Jamaica Bay vs Velvety Chestnut Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Jamaica Bay on one side and Velvety Chestnut 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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