Blue Horizon vs Timid Blue paint color comparison

Blue Horizon vs Timid Blue

Blue Horizon and Timid Blue come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Blue Horizon belongs to the blue family and Timid Blue to the blue-green family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 78 vs 79 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 2.7 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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
Timid Blue
Sherwin-Williams · 6490
LRV79.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6490
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Blue Horizon vs Timid Blue Simulated Comparison

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