Treron vs Blue Refrain
Treron (Farrow & Ball) and Blue Refrain (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Treron belongs to the greige-grey family and Blue Refrain to the blue family. The 39-point LRV gap — 64 for Blue Refrain vs 25 for Treron — means Blue Refrain will open up a space more effectively. Where Treron leans warm, Blue Refrain reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 35.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Treron vs Blue Refrain Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Treron 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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