Patience vs Sunset
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Patience belongs to the beige family and Sunset to the beige-pink family. Patience (LRV 67) reflects noticeably more light than Sunset (LRV 39), a difference of 28 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. With a ΔE of 35.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Patience vs Sunset Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Patience on one side and Sunset 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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