Bakelite Gold vs Pulsating Blue
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Bakelite Gold belongs to the beige family and Pulsating Blue to the blue family. Bakelite Gold (LRV 38) reflects noticeably more light than Pulsating Blue (LRV 10), a difference of 28 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Bakelite Gold runs warm while Pulsating Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 78.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Bakelite Gold vs Pulsating Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bakelite Gold on one side and Pulsating 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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