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.