Blue Horizon vs Open Seas paint color comparison

Blue Horizon vs Open Seas

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. At LRV 78 vs 39, Blue Horizon will read as the brighter of the two — a 39-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 24.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Blue Horizon
Sherwin-Williams · 6497
LRV77.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6497
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Open Seas
Sherwin-Williams · 6500
LRV39.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6500
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Blue Horizon vs Open Seas Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Horizon on one side and Open Seas 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.