Meander vs Renwick Olive paint color comparison

Meander vs Renwick Olive

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Meander (LRV 42) reflects noticeably more light than Renwick Olive (LRV 26), a difference of 17 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 15.3, 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.

Color Details

Meander
Sherwin-Williams · 9522
LRV42.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9522
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Renwick Olive
Sherwin-Williams · 2815
LRV25.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number2815
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Meander vs Renwick Olive Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Meander on one side and Renwick Olive on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.