Irish Spring vs Embellished Blue
Where Irish Spring belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Embellished Blue is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Irish Spring belongs to the green family and Embellished Blue to the blue-green family. Irish Spring (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Embellished Blue (LRV 79), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Irish Spring runs green while Embellished Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 4.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Irish Spring vs Embellished Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Irish Spring on one side and Embellished Blue 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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