Candid Blue vs Grounded
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Candid Blue belongs to the blue family and Grounded to the beige-greige family. Candid Blue (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than Grounded (LRV 12), a difference of 36 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Candid Blue runs cool while Grounded is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 58.0, 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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Candid Blue vs Grounded Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Candid Blue on one side and Grounded 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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