Balmy vs Tradewind
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Balmy reads as blue, while Tradewind reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 66 vs 61, Balmy will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 4.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Balmy vs Tradewind in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Balmy and Tradewind are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Balmy gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Balmy vs Tradewind Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balmy on one side and Tradewind 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.
More Balmy comparisons
See how Balmy stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 66 vs 52, Balmy is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 66 vs 30, Balmy is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (66 vs 60) makes Balmy the marginally brighter of the two.
Balmy reads slightly lighter (LRV 66 vs 58), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Balmy reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 27), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.
At LRV 66 vs 43, Balmy is decisively the brighter choice.
Balmy reads slightly lighter (LRV 66 vs 55), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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At LRV 84 vs 66, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 66 and 66, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Shoji White reads slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 66), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Balmy reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 12), opening up a space where Pewter Green encloses it.
With LRVs of 68 and 66, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Balmy reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.
Balmy reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 45), opening up a space where Saybrook Sage encloses it.
At LRV 66 vs 31, Balmy is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 66 vs 24, Balmy is decisively the brighter choice.
A 9-point LRV gap (66 vs 57) makes Balmy the marginally brighter of the two.