Saffron Thread vs Welcome White

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Saffron Thread belongs to the beige family and Welcome White to the beige-white family. Welcome White (LRV 78) reflects noticeably more light than Saffron Thread (LRV 39), a difference of 39 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 45.0, 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.