Java vs Rookwood Brown

Java and Rookwood Brown come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Java reads as beige, while Rookwood Brown reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 6-point LRV gap — 14 for Rookwood Brown vs 7 for Java — means Rookwood Brown 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 11.7 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.