Charcoal Blue vs Constellation
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Charcoal Blue belongs to the blue-grey family and Constellation to the greige-grey family. Constellation (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Charcoal Blue (LRV 6), a difference of 55 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Charcoal Blue runs cool while Constellation is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 54.8, 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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Charcoal Blue vs Constellation Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Charcoal Blue on one side and Constellation 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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