Buoyant Blue vs Cheery
Buoyant Blue and Cheery come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Buoyant Blue belongs to the blue-green family and Cheery to the pink-red family. The 39-point LRV gap — 80 for Buoyant Blue vs 41 for Cheery — means Buoyant Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Buoyant Blue leans cool, Cheery reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 48.2 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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Buoyant Blue vs Cheery Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buoyant Blue on one side and Cheery 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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