Breakwater vs Clean Slate
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Breakwater belongs to the grey family and Clean Slate to the blue-green family. Clean Slate (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Breakwater (LRV 38), a difference of 38 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 21.7, 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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Breakwater vs Clean Slate Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Breakwater on one side and Clean Slate 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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