Aqua-Sphere vs Festoon Aqua
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Aqua-Sphere reads as blue-grey, while Festoon Aqua reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 46 vs 41, Festoon Aqua will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 5.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Aqua-Sphere vs Festoon Aqua in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Aqua-Sphere and Festoon Aqua are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Festoon Aqua has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Aqua-Sphere vs Festoon Aqua Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aqua-Sphere on one side and Festoon Aqua 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.