Candid Blue vs Undercool paint color comparison

Candid Blue vs Undercool

Candid BlueSherwin-WilliamsvsUndercoolSherwin-WilliamsΔE 4.8 — Noticeable difference

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (48 vs 49), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 4.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Candid Blue
Sherwin-Williams · 6953
LRV47.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6953
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Undercool
Sherwin-Williams · 6957
LRV49.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6957
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Candid Blue vs Undercool Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Candid Blue on one side and Undercool 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.