Breathtaking vs Daydream
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Breathtaking reads as blue, while Daydream reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Breathtaking (LRV 63) reflects noticeably more light than Daydream (LRV 54), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Breathtaking vs Daydream in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Breathtaking and Daydream are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Breathtaking reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Daydream.
Color Details
Breathtaking vs Daydream Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Breathtaking on one side and Daydream 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.