Osage Orange vs Stirring Orange paint color comparison

Osage Orange vs Stirring Orange

Osage Orange and Stirring Orange come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. The 7-point LRV gap — 51 for Stirring Orange vs 45 for Osage Orange — means Stirring Orange will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 12.1 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.

Color Details

Osage Orange
Sherwin-Williams · 6890
LRV44.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6890
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Stirring Orange
Sherwin-Williams · 6889
LRV51.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6889
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Osage Orange vs Stirring Orange Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Osage Orange on one side and Stirring Orange on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.