Cobalt Embrace vs Blue Chip
Where Cobalt Embrace belongs to Dulux's range, Blue Chip is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Blue Chip (LRV 13) reflects noticeably more light than Cobalt Embrace (LRV 9), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 12.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Cobalt Embrace vs Blue Chip Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cobalt Embrace on one side and Blue Chip 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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