James vs Adrift
Where James belongs to Little Greene's range, Adrift is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, James belongs to the blue-grey family and Adrift to the blue family. Adrift (LRV 37) reflects noticeably more light than James (LRV 30), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. James runs blue while Adrift is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.3 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.
James vs Adrift in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. James and Adrift 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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James vs Adrift Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see James on one side and Adrift 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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