Balmy vs Rest Assured

Balmy and Rest Assured come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Balmy belongs to the blue family and Rest Assured to the blue-red family. The 18-point LRV gap — 66 for Balmy vs 49 for Rest Assured — means Balmy 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. A ΔE of 11.7 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.