Polite White vs Tawny Tan

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Polite White belongs to the beige-white family and Tawny Tan to the beige family. Polite White (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Tawny Tan (LRV 47), a difference of 27 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 18.2, 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.