Blueblood vs Solaria paint color comparison

Blueblood vs Solaria

BluebloodSherwin-WilliamsvsSolariaSherwin-WilliamsΔE 92.3 — Very different colors

Blueblood and Solaria come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Blueblood belongs to the blue family and Solaria to the beige family. The 63-point LRV gap — 70 for Solaria vs 7 for Blueblood — means Solaria will open up a space more effectively. Where Blueblood leans cool, Solaria reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 92.3 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.

Color Details

Blueblood
Sherwin-Williams · 6966
LRV7.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6966
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Solaria
Sherwin-Williams · 6688
LRV69.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6688
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Blueblood vs Solaria Simulated Comparison

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