Blue Refrain vs Stirring Orange

Blue Refrain and Stirring Orange come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Blue Refrain belongs to the blue family and Stirring Orange to the beige family. The 13-point LRV gap — 64 for Blue Refrain vs 51 for Stirring Orange — means Blue Refrain will open up a space more effectively. Where Blue Refrain leans cool, Stirring Orange reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 66.6 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.