Bee vs Liberty Blue paint color comparison

Bee vs Liberty Blue

BeeSherwin-WilliamsvsLiberty BlueSherwin-WilliamsΔE 104.8 — Very different colors

Bee and Liberty Blue come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Bee reads as beige, while Liberty Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The NaN-point LRV gap — NaN for Liberty Blue vs 55 for Bee — means Liberty Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Bee leans warm, Liberty Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 104.8 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.

Color Details

Bee
Sherwin-Williams · 6683
LRV54.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6683
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Liberty Blue
Sherwin-Williams · 2942
LRVNaN
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number2942
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Bee vs Liberty Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bee on one side and Liberty Blue on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.