Muslin vs Gentle Lamb
Where Muslin belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Gentle Lamb is a Valspar color. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Muslin (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Gentle Lamb (LRV 70), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 3.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Gentle Lamb Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Muslin on one side and Gentle Lamb 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 27, Muslin is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 74 vs 55, Muslin is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 44, Muslin is decisively the brighter choice.
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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.
A 6-point LRV gap (74 vs 68) makes Muslin the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 74 vs 12, Muslin is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 45, Muslin is decisively the brighter choice.
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