Millstream vs Simply Sage
Both from Behr's palette. Hue-wise, Millstream belongs to the blue family and Simply Sage to the grey family. Millstream (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Simply Sage (LRV 38), a difference of 23 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Millstream runs blue while Simply Sage is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 23.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Millstream vs Simply Sage in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Millstream and Simply Sage in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Millstream reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Simply Sage.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Millstream reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Simply Sage.
Color Details
Millstream vs Simply Sage Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Millstream on one side and Simply Sage 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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