Nypd vs Sunwashed Brick
Both are Behr colors. Nypd reads as blue-grey, while Sunwashed Brick reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 59 vs 15, Sunwashed Brick will read as the brighter of the two — a 44-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Nypd's blue character against Sunwashed Brick's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 41.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Nypd vs Sunwashed Brick in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Nypd and Sunwashed Brick 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. Sunwashed Brick returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Nypd vs Sunwashed Brick Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nypd on one side and Sunwashed Brick 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.