Biscay vs Poseidon

BiscaySherwin-WilliamsvsPoseidonSherwin-WilliamsΔE 21.1Distinct difference

Biscay and Poseidon come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 16-point LRV gap — 27 for Biscay vs 11 for Poseidon — means Biscay 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 21.1 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

Biscay
Sherwin-Williams · 6940
Hex#019F9F
LRV27.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6940
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Poseidon
Sherwin-Williams · 6762
Hex#016D60
LRV11.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6762
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Biscay vs Poseidon Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Biscay on one side and Poseidon 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.

More Biscay comparisons

See how Biscay stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Biscay
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Biscay
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Biscay
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Biscay reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Biscay
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Biscay
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Biscay
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Biscay
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Biscay
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Biscay
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Biscay
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Biscay
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Biscay reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Biscay
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Biscay
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Biscay reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Biscay
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Biscay
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Biscay reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Biscay
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Biscay
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Biscay
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Biscay
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Biscay
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Biscay reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Biscay
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Biscay
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Biscay reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Biscay
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Biscay
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Biscay reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Biscay
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Biscay
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Biscay
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Biscay
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Biscay
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Biscay
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Biscay reads noticeably lighter