Peacock Plume vs Vanillin

Peacock Plume and Vanillin come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Peacock Plume belongs to the blue-grey family and Vanillin to the beige family. The 50-point LRV gap — 78 for Vanillin vs 28 for Peacock Plume — means Vanillin will open up a space more effectively. Where Peacock Plume leans cool, Vanillin reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 38.1 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.