Kyoto vs Minor Blue
Kyoto (Cloverdale Paint) and Minor Blue (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. The 5-point LRV gap — 73 for Kyoto vs 68 for Minor Blue — means Kyoto will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 3.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Kyoto vs Minor Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kyoto on one side and Minor 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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