Muslin vs Polar Bear
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. With LRVs of 74 and 74, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. With a ΔE of 0.9, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Muslin vs Polar Bear Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Muslin on one side and Polar Bear 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 74 vs 12, Muslin is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 8, Muslin is decisively the brighter choice.
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