Blushing vs Intense Teal
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Blushing belongs to the beige-pink family and Intense Teal to the blue family. Blushing (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Intense Teal (LRV 14), a difference of 54 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Blushing runs warm while Intense Teal is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 57.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Blushing vs Intense Teal Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blushing on one side and Intense Teal 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.
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