Snail Trail vs Blue Iris
Snail Trail (Dulux) and Blue Iris (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Snail Trail belongs to the blue-white family and Blue Iris to the blue-grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 75 vs 73 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Snail Trail leans cool, Blue Iris reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 1.5 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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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Snail Trail vs Blue Iris Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Snail Trail on one side and Blue Iris 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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