Light Blue vs Chelsea Gray
Where Light Blue belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Chelsea Gray is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Light Blue belongs to the blue-green family and Chelsea Gray to the grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (49 vs 47), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 1.9, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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Light Blue vs Chelsea Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Light Blue on one side and Chelsea Gray 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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