Sturdy Brown vs N470
Sturdy Brown is a Sherwin-Williams color while N470 comes from Tikkurila. Hue-wise, Sturdy Brown belongs to the beige family and N470 to the beige-pink family. With LRVs of 8 and 10, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 9.7, 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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Sturdy Brown vs N470 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sturdy Brown on one side and N470 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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