Sanderling vs Smokehouse

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Sanderling reads as beige-greige, while Smokehouse reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Sanderling (LRV 31) reflects noticeably more light than Smokehouse (LRV 13), a difference of 18 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 20.0, 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.