Tarnished Treasure vs Warm Oats
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Tarnished Treasure belongs to the beige family and Warm Oats to the beige-greige family. Warm Oats (LRV 63) reflects noticeably more light than Tarnished Treasure (LRV 38), a difference of 24 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 18.8, 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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Tarnished Treasure vs Warm Oats Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tarnished Treasure on one side and Warm Oats 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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