Aviary Blue vs Rapture Blue
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Aviary Blue (LRV 73) reflects noticeably more light than Rapture Blue (LRV 47), a difference of 26 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. With a ΔE of 18.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Aviary Blue vs Rapture Blue in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Aviary Blue and Rapture Blue in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Aviary Blue reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Rapture Blue.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The LRV gap is large enough that Aviary Blue will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Rapture Blue would.
Color Details
Aviary Blue vs Rapture Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aviary Blue on one side and Rapture 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.