Blue Iris vs White Sail paint color comparison

Blue Iris vs White Sail

Blue IrisSherwin-WilliamsvsWhite SailSherwin-WilliamsΔE 5.6 — Noticeable difference

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Blue Iris belongs to the blue-grey family and White Sail to the greige-white family. White Sail (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Blue Iris (LRV 73), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Iris
Sherwin-Williams · 9687
LRV73.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9687
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
White Sail
Sherwin-Williams · 9622
LRV82.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9622
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Blue Iris vs White Sail Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Iris on one side and White Sail 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.