Cool Gray vs Mild Blue
Cool Gray is a PPG color while Mild Blue comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Cool Gray belongs to the blue-grey family and Mild Blue to the blue family. At LRV 65 vs 60, Mild Blue will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 2.4, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Cool Gray vs Mild Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cool Gray on one side and Mild Blue 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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