Blue Refrain vs Chateau Brown
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Blue Refrain belongs to the blue family and Chateau Brown to the grey family. At LRV 64 vs 8, Blue Refrain will read as the brighter of the two — a 57-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Blue Refrain's cool character against Chateau Brown's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 56.1, 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.
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Blue Refrain vs Chateau Brown Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Refrain on one side and Chateau Brown on the other.
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.
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