Amalfi vs Outerbanks

Amalfi and Outerbanks come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Amalfi reads as blue, while Outerbanks reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 27-point LRV gap — 39 for Outerbanks vs 12 for Amalfi — means Outerbanks will open up a space more effectively. Where Amalfi leans cool, Outerbanks reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 48.6 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.