Aquacade 226 vs Blue Horizon
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Aquacade 226 reads as green, while Blue Horizon reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Aquacade 226 (LRV 84) reflects noticeably more light than Blue Horizon (LRV 78), a difference of 6 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. The ΔE 4.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Aquacade 226 vs Blue Horizon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aquacade 226 on one side and Blue Horizon 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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