Subdued Sienna vs Yam

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Subdued Sienna reads as beige-pink, while Yam reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Subdued Sienna (LRV 32) reflects noticeably more light than Yam (LRV 23), a difference of 8 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 18.3, 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.