Celestial vs Kumquat
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Celestial belongs to the blue family and Kumquat to the beige family. With LRVs of 44 and 41, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Celestial's cool character against Kumquat's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 65.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Celestial vs Kumquat Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Celestial on one side and Kumquat 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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