Netsuke vs Softer Tan
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Netsuke (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than Softer Tan (LRV 60), a difference of 3 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. The ΔE 4.0 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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Netsuke vs Softer Tan Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Netsuke on one side and Softer 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.
More Netsuke comparisons
See how Netsuke stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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A 12-point LRV gap (64 vs 52) makes Netsuke the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 64 vs 30, Netsuke is decisively the brighter choice.
A 3-point LRV gap (64 vs 60) makes Netsuke the marginally brighter of the two.
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At LRV 64 vs 43, Netsuke is decisively the brighter choice.
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Shoji White reads slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 64), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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At LRV 64 vs 31, Netsuke is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 64 vs 7, Netsuke is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 64 vs 24, Netsuke is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (64 vs 57) makes Netsuke the marginally brighter of the two.