Sticks & Stones vs Surfin'
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Sticks & Stones belongs to the greige-grey family and Surfin' to the blue family. At LRV 46 vs 31, Surfin' will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Sticks & Stones's warm character against Surfin''s cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 35.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Sticks & Stones vs Surfin' Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sticks & Stones on one side and Surfin' 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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