Blueblood vs Blushing paint color comparison

Blueblood vs Blushing

BluebloodSherwin-WilliamsvsBlushingSherwin-WilliamsΔE 71.3 — Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Blueblood reads as blue, while Blushing reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 68 vs 7, Blushing will read as the brighter of the two — a 61-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Blueblood's cool character against Blushing's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 71.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Blueblood
Sherwin-Williams · 6966
LRV7.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6966
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Blushing
Sherwin-Williams · 6617
LRV67.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6617
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Blueblood vs Blushing Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blueblood on one side and Blushing 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.