Ardent Coral vs Stratford Blue
Ardent Coral and Stratford Blue come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Ardent Coral reads as pink-red, while Stratford Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 8-point LRV gap — 30 for Ardent Coral vs 22 for Stratford Blue — means Ardent Coral will open up a space more effectively. Where Ardent Coral leans warm, Stratford Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 69.7 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.
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Ardent Coral vs Stratford Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ardent Coral on one side and Stratford 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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