Soft Blue vs Blue Refrain
Where Soft Blue belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Blue Refrain is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Blue Refrain (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than Soft Blue (LRV 59), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 3.2 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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Soft Blue vs Blue Refrain Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Soft Blue on one side and Blue Refrain 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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