Porcelain vs Townhall Tan
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Porcelain (LRV 75) reflects noticeably more light than Townhall Tan (LRV 42), a difference of 33 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 22.5, 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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Porcelain vs Townhall Tan Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Porcelain on one side and Townhall Tan 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 Porcelain comparisons
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At LRV 75 vs 60, Porcelain is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 75 vs 7, Porcelain is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 75 vs 24, Porcelain is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 75 vs 57, Porcelain is decisively the brighter choice.