Melon Tint vs Silken Peacock

Melon Tint and Silken Peacock come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Melon Tint belongs to the beige family and Silken Peacock to the blue family. The 66-point LRV gap — 82 for Melon Tint vs 15 for Silken Peacock — means Melon Tint will open up a space more effectively. Where Melon Tint leans warm, Silken Peacock reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 54.6 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.