Tanbark vs Undercool
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Tanbark belongs to the beige-pink family and Undercool to the blue family. Undercool (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Tanbark (LRV 15), a difference of 34 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Tanbark runs warm while Undercool is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 53.0, 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.
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Tanbark vs Undercool Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tanbark on one side and Undercool 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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