Bluesy Note vs Rarified Air
Bluesy Note and Rarified Air come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Bluesy Note belongs to the blue family and Rarified Air to the blue-white family. The 47-point LRV gap — 78 for Rarified Air vs 31 for Bluesy Note — means Rarified Air will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 33.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Bluesy Note vs Rarified Air in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Bluesy Note and Rarified Air in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Rarified Air returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Bluesy Note vs Rarified Air Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bluesy Note on one side and Rarified Air 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.