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.
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Melon Tint vs Silken Peacock Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Melon Tint on one side and Silken Peacock 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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At LRV 82 vs 69, Melon Tint is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 82 vs 52, Melon Tint is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 82 vs 43, Melon Tint is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 82 vs 51, Melon Tint is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 82 vs 41, Melon Tint is decisively the brighter choice.
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