Mesmerize vs Shiitake
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Mesmerize belongs to the blue-grey family and Shiitake to the beige-greige family. Shiitake (LRV 51) reflects noticeably more light than Mesmerize (LRV 13), a difference of 38 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mesmerize runs cool while Shiitake is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 41.2, 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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Mesmerize vs Shiitake Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mesmerize on one side and Shiitake 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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