Bosporus vs Rest Assured
Bosporus and Rest Assured come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Bosporus reads as blue, while Rest Assured reads as blue-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 40-point LRV gap — 49 for Rest Assured vs 9 for Bosporus — means Rest Assured 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 40.7 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.
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Bosporus vs Rest Assured Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bosporus on one side and Rest Assured 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.
More Bosporus comparisons
See how Bosporus stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 30 vs 9, Evergreen Fog is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 60 vs 9, Agreeable Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Accessible Beige reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 9), opening up a space where Bosporus encloses it.
Denim Drift reflects far more light (LRV 27 vs 9), opening up a space where Bosporus encloses it.
At LRV 43 vs 9, French Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Tranquil Dawn reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 9), opening up a space where Bosporus encloses it.
Hardwick White reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 9), opening up a space where Bosporus encloses it.
At LRV 84 vs 9, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 9), opening up a space where Bosporus encloses it.
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 9), opening up a space where Bosporus encloses it.
Pewter Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Skimming Stone reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 9), opening up a space where Bosporus encloses it.
Vintage Vogue reads slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Saybrook Sage reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 9), opening up a space where Bosporus encloses it.
At LRV 31 vs 9, Pale Green is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 24 vs 9, Cement grey is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 57 vs 9, Guilford Green is decisively the brighter choice.