Birdseye Maple vs Windy Blue
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Birdseye Maple belongs to the beige family and Windy Blue to the blue family. Birdseye Maple (LRV 58) reflects noticeably more light than Windy Blue (LRV 48), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Birdseye Maple runs warm while Windy Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 37.1, 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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Birdseye Maple vs Windy Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Birdseye Maple on one side and Windy 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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