Salty Dog vs Yellow Bird
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Salty Dog belongs to the blue family and Yellow Bird to the beige-yellow family. Yellow Bird (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than Salty Dog (LRV 5), a difference of 59 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Salty Dog runs cool while Yellow Bird is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 85.7, 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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Salty Dog vs Yellow Bird Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Salty Dog on one side and Yellow Bird 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.
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