Adrift vs Gardenia
Adrift and Gardenia come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Adrift belongs to the blue family and Gardenia to the beige family. The 41-point LRV gap — 78 for Gardenia vs 37 for Adrift — means Gardenia will open up a space more effectively. Where Adrift leans cool, Gardenia reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 36.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Adrift vs Gardenia Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Adrift on one side and Gardenia 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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