Aquacade 226 vs Retiring Blue
Aquacade 226 and Retiring Blue come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Aquacade 226 belongs to the green family and Retiring Blue to the blue family. The 5-point LRV gap — 84 for Aquacade 226 vs 79 for Retiring Blue — means Aquacade 226 will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 3.8 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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 Retiring Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aquacade 226 on one side and Retiring 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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