Minimalist vs Slumber Sloth paint color comparison

Minimalist vs Slumber Sloth

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. Slumber Sloth (LRV 56) reflects noticeably more light than Minimalist (LRV 52), a difference of 4 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. At ΔE 2.9, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Minimalist
Sherwin-Williams · 9611
LRV52.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9611
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Slumber Sloth
Sherwin-Williams · 9606
LRV56.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9606
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Minimalist vs Slumber Sloth Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Minimalist on one side and Slumber Sloth 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.

More Minimalist comparisons

See how Minimalist stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

Agreeable Gray
Agreeable Gray
Minimalist
Minimalist
Agreeable Gray vs Minimalist
Sherwin-Williams
Minimalist
9611 · LRV 52

A 8-point LRV gap (60 vs 52) makes Agreeable Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

Accessible Beige
Accessible Beige
Minimalist
Minimalist
Accessible Beige vs Minimalist
Sherwin-Williams
Minimalist
9611 · LRV 52

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter (LRV 58 vs 52), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.