Lakeside vs Relaxed Khaki

Lakeside and Relaxed Khaki come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Lakeside reads as blue-grey, while Relaxed Khaki reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 4-point LRV gap — 50 for Relaxed Khaki vs 47 for Lakeside — means Relaxed Khaki will open up a space more effectively. Where Lakeside leans cool, Relaxed Khaki reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 19.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.