Baroness vs Kingston
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Baroness belongs to the pink-purple family and Kingston to the green-grey family. Kingston (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Baroness (LRV 28), a difference of 42 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 39.5, 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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Baroness vs Kingston Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Baroness on one side and Kingston 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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