Mount Etna vs Tower Tan
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Mount Etna belongs to the blue-grey family and Tower Tan to the beige family. Tower Tan (LRV 50) reflects noticeably more light than Mount Etna (LRV 6), a difference of 44 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mount Etna runs cool while Tower Tan is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 51.9, 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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Mount Etna vs Tower Tan Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mount Etna on one side and Tower Tan 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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