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.
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Peacock Plume vs Vanillin Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Peacock Plume on one side and Vanillin 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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