Mediterranean vs Rustic Adobe
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Mediterranean belongs to the blue-grey family and Rustic Adobe to the beige family. Rustic Adobe (LRV 38) reflects noticeably more light than Mediterranean (LRV 18), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mediterranean runs cool while Rustic Adobe is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 46.5, 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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Mediterranean vs Rustic Adobe Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mediterranean on one side and Rustic Adobe 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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