Suitable Brown vs Tempe Star
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Suitable Brown reads as greige-grey, while Tempe Star reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 10 and 11, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Suitable Brown's warm character against Tempe Star's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 20.1, 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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Suitable Brown vs Tempe Star Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Suitable Brown on one side and Tempe Star 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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