Calypso vs Cote D'Azur

CalypsoSherwin-WilliamsvsCote D'AzurSherwin-WilliamsΔE 20.2Distinct difference

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Calypso (LRV 34) reflects noticeably more light than Cote D'Azur (LRV 15), a difference of 19 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. With a ΔE of 20.2, 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.

Color Details

Calypso
Sherwin-Williams · 6950
Hex#01B0BB
LRV34.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6950
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Cote D'Azur
Sherwin-Williams · 6951
Hex#017C85
LRV14.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6951
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Calypso vs Cote D'Azur Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calypso on one side and Cote D'Azur on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 Calypso comparisons

See how Calypso stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Calypso
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Calypso
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Calypso
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Calypso is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Calypso
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Calypso
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Calypso reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Calypso
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Calypso
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Calypso
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Calypso reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Calypso
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Calypso
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Calypso
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Calypso reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Calypso
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Calypso reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Calypso
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Calypso is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Calypso
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Calypso reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Calypso
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Calypso is the lighter choice

Piazza
Calypso
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Calypso
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Calypso
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Calypso reads slightly lighter

Senses
Calypso
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Calypso
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Calypso is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Calypso
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Calypso
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Calypso reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Calypso
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Calypso reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Calypso
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Calypso is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Calypso
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Calypso
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Calypso reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Calypso
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Calypso
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Calypso
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Calypso
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Calypso reads noticeably lighter