Blue Refrain vs Snowbound
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Blue Refrain reads as blue, while Snowbound reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Snowbound (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Blue Refrain (LRV 64), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Blue Refrain runs cool while Snowbound is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 19.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Snowbound Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Refrain on one side and Snowbound 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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