Surprise Amber vs White Duck

Surprise Amber and White Duck come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Surprise Amber belongs to the beige family and White Duck to the beige-greige family. The 21-point LRV gap — 74 for White Duck vs 53 for Surprise Amber — means White Duck will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 35.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.