Saddle Up vs Spiced Cider

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Saddle Up belongs to the beige family and Spiced Cider to the beige-pink family. Spiced Cider (LRV 23) reflects noticeably more light than Saddle Up (LRV 10), a difference of 14 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 20.2, 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.