Blueblood vs Otter paint color comparison

Blueblood vs Otter

BluebloodSherwin-WilliamsvsOtterSherwin-WilliamsΔE 44.4 — Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Blueblood reads as blue, while Otter reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 7 and 6, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Blueblood's cool character against Otter's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 44.4, 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
Otter
Sherwin-Williams · 6041
LRV6.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6041
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Blueblood vs Otter Simulated Comparison

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