Pearl blackberry vs Soulful Blue
Pearl blackberry is a RAL Classic color while Soulful Blue comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. At LRV 25 vs 20, Pearl blackberry will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 6.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Pearl blackberry vs Soulful Blue in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Pearl blackberry and Soulful Blue 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.
House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Pearl blackberry gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Pearl blackberry vs Soulful Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pearl blackberry on one side and Soulful 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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