Adrift vs Sleepy Hollow
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Sleepy Hollow (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than Adrift (LRV 37), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 14.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Adrift vs Sleepy Hollow in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Adrift and Sleepy Hollow in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Sleepy Hollow reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Adrift.
Color Details
Adrift vs Sleepy Hollow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Adrift on one side and Sleepy Hollow 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.