Niebla Azul vs Tanbark

Niebla Azul and Tanbark come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Niebla Azul reads as blue-grey, while Tanbark reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 37-point LRV gap — 53 for Niebla Azul vs 15 for Tanbark — means Niebla Azul will open up a space more effectively. Where Niebla Azul leans cool, Tanbark reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 39.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.