High Sierra vs Hinting Blue
Where High Sierra belongs to PPG's range, Hinting Blue 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. High Sierra (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Hinting Blue (LRV 68), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.2, 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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High Sierra vs Hinting Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see High Sierra on one side and Hinting 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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