Pearl Onion vs Sagey
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Pearl Onion reads as beige-yellow, while Sagey reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Pearl Onion (LRV 86) reflects noticeably more light than Sagey (LRV 75), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 4.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Pearl Onion vs Sagey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pearl Onion on one side and Sagey 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.
More Pearl Onion comparisons
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At LRV 86 vs 58, Pearl Onion is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 86 vs 27, Pearl Onion is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 86 vs 55, Pearl Onion is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 86 vs 13, Pearl Onion is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 86 vs 44, Pearl Onion is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 86 vs 66, Pearl Onion is decisively the brighter choice.
A 11-point LRV gap (86 vs 74) makes Pearl Onion the marginally brighter of the two.
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At LRV 86 vs 68, Pearl Onion is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 86 vs 12, Pearl Onion is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 86 vs 45, Pearl Onion is decisively the brighter choice.
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