Ocean Swell vs Pencil Sketch
Both are Behr colors. Ocean Swell reads as blue-grey, while Pencil Sketch reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 33 vs 19, Pencil Sketch will read as the brighter of the two — a 14-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a blue quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 13.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Ocean Swell vs Pencil Sketch Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ocean Swell on one side and Pencil Sketch 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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