Bluebell vs Flyway
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Bluebell (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Flyway (LRV 39), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 17.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Bluebell vs Flyway in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Bluebell and Flyway in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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Bluebell vs Flyway Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bluebell on one side and Flyway 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.
More Bluebell comparisons
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At LRV 61 vs 7, Bluebell is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 61 vs 24, Bluebell is decisively the brighter choice.
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