Charcoal Blue vs Crooked River
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Charcoal Blue reads as blue-grey, while Crooked River reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Crooked River (LRV 19) reflects noticeably more light than Charcoal Blue (LRV 6), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Charcoal Blue runs cool while Crooked River is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 27.2, 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 Crooked River Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Charcoal Blue on one side and Crooked River 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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