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 you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Celestial vs Kumquat in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Celestial and Kumquat in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The temperature contrast between Kumquat and Celestial is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
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.