Millstream vs Sparrow
Both are Behr colors. Hue-wise, Millstream belongs to the blue family and Sparrow to the grey family. At LRV 61 vs 44, Millstream will read as the brighter of the two — a 17-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Millstream's blue character against Sparrow's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 15.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Millstream vs Sparrow in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Millstream and Sparrow in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Millstream returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Millstream will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Sparrow would.
Color Details
Millstream vs Sparrow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Millstream on one side and Sparrow 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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