Aleutian vs Mild Blue
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Mild Blue (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Aleutian (LRV 38), a difference of 27 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 17.1, 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 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Aleutian vs Mild Blue in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Aleutian and Mild Blue in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Mild Blue reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Aleutian.
Color Details
Aleutian vs Mild Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aleutian on one side and Mild 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.