Afterglow vs Regale Blue
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Afterglow belongs to the beige family and Regale Blue to the blue family. Afterglow (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Regale Blue (LRV 42), a difference of 23 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Afterglow runs warm while Regale Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 61.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Afterglow vs Regale Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Afterglow on one side and Regale 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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