Steamed Chai vs Sugared Almond

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Steamed Chai reads as beige, while Sugared Almond reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Steamed Chai (LRV 67) reflects noticeably more light than Sugared Almond (LRV 35), a difference of 31 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 21.2, 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.