Blue Refrain vs Porch Ceiling paint color comparison

Blue Refrain vs Porch Ceiling

Blue Refrain and Porch Ceiling come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 11-point LRV gap — 64 for Blue Refrain vs 53 for Porch Ceiling — means Blue Refrain will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 7.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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 Refrain
Sherwin-Williams · 6956
LRV64.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6956
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Porch Ceiling
Sherwin-Williams · 9063
LRV53.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9063
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Blue Refrain vs Porch Ceiling Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Refrain on one side and Porch Ceiling 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.