Blue Refrain vs Cocoa Berry
Blue Refrain and Cocoa Berry come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Blue Refrain belongs to the blue family and Cocoa Berry to the grey family. The 38-point LRV gap — 64 for Blue Refrain vs 27 for Cocoa Berry — means Blue Refrain will open up a space more effectively. Where Blue Refrain leans cool, Cocoa Berry reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 36.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 Cocoa Berry Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Refrain on one side and Cocoa Berry 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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