Free Spirit vs Carefree
Where Free Spirit belongs to PPG's range, Carefree 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. Free Spirit (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Carefree (LRV 79), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.9, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Free Spirit vs Carefree Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Free Spirit on one side and Carefree 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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