Paper Lantern vs Scanda

Paper Lantern and Scanda come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Paper Lantern belongs to the beige family and Scanda to the blue family. The 51-point LRV gap — 76 for Paper Lantern vs 25 for Scanda — means Paper Lantern will open up a space more effectively. Where Paper Lantern leans warm, Scanda reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 48.5 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.