Silken Peacock vs Van Dyke Brown
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Silken Peacock belongs to the blue family and Van Dyke Brown to the beige-greige family. Silken Peacock (LRV 15) reflects noticeably more light than Van Dyke Brown (LRV 7), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Silken Peacock runs cool while Van Dyke Brown is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 34.6, 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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Silken Peacock vs Van Dyke Brown Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Silken Peacock on one side and Van Dyke Brown 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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