Blue Cruise vs Yarrow

Blue Cruise and Yarrow come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Blue Cruise belongs to the blue family and Yarrow to the beige family. The 22-point LRV gap — 48 for Yarrow vs 26 for Blue Cruise — means Yarrow will open up a space more effectively. Where Blue Cruise leans cool, Yarrow reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 71.8 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.