Blue Plate vs Pulsating Blue paint color comparison

Blue Plate vs Pulsating Blue

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 17 vs 10, Blue Plate will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-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 8.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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 Plate
Sherwin-Williams · 6796
LRV16.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6796
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Pulsating Blue
Sherwin-Williams · 6964
LRV10.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6964
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Blue Plate vs Pulsating Blue Simulated Comparison

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