Camelback vs Soulful Blue
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Camelback belongs to the beige family and Soulful Blue to the blue-grey family. Camelback (LRV 42) reflects noticeably more light than Soulful Blue (LRV 20), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Camelback runs warm while Soulful Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 39.8, 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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Camelback vs Soulful Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Camelback on one side and Soulful Blue 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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