Shiitake vs Symmetry
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 61 vs 51, Symmetry will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 5.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Shiitake vs Symmetry Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shiitake on one side and Symmetry 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 Shiitake comparisons
See how Shiitake stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 51 vs 27, Shiitake is decisively the brighter choice.
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A 8-point LRV gap (51 vs 44) makes Shiitake the marginally brighter of the two.
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At LRV 74 vs 51, Shoji White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 51 vs 12, Shiitake is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 68 vs 51, Skimming Stone is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 51 vs 12, Shiitake is decisively the brighter choice.
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Guilford Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 51), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.