Arquerite vs Cadet
Where Arquerite belongs to Little Greene's range, Cadet is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Arquerite belongs to the grey family and Cadet to the blue-grey family. Cadet (LRV 31) reflects noticeably more light than Arquerite (LRV 26), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Arquerite runs blue and purple while Cadet is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Arquerite vs Cadet in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Arquerite and Cadet are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
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Arquerite vs Cadet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Arquerite on one side and Cadet 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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