S 0515-R80B vs Sleepy Hollow
Where S 0515-R80B belongs to NCS's range, Sleepy Hollow is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. S 0515-R80B (LRV 71) reflects noticeably more light than Sleepy Hollow (LRV 57), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 8.7 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.
S 0515-R80B vs Sleepy Hollow in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. S 0515-R80B and Sleepy Hollow 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.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. S 0515-R80B reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Sleepy Hollow.
Color Details
S 0515-R80B vs Sleepy Hollow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 0515-R80B on one side and Sleepy Hollow 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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